Patriots quarterback Mac Jones told reporters last week that he is trying to regain the respect of everybody in the Patriots’ organization.
It’s an acknowledgement that some respect has been lost. Not only did Jones’s play suffer in 2022, he had some on-field outbursts that drew attention to him. He also reportedly went outside the organization for help as the offense struggled under Matt Patricia and Joe Judge.
Admitting that he has some work to do on winning over his coaches and teammates is a welcome approach, said former Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini.