FOXBORO, Mass. — Damien Harris knew Mac Jones long before the latter became the Patriots’ starting quarterback. And he’s not at all surprised by Jones’ rapid rise in New England.
Harris, a teammate and close friend of Jones’ while both were at Alabama, said the second-year QB’s rare work ethic and leadership trades allowed him to quickly win the respect and admiration of those in the Patriots’ locker room.
“Mac and I have a special relationship,” the running back said after Friday’s training camp practice. “It goes back years and years and years. Mac is just an infectious guy that everybody gravitates to.