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Eric Mangini Weighs In On Patriots’ Starting Quarterback Competition

Eric Mangini seems to believe we should pump the brakes when it comes to the hype for the Patriots’ rookie quarterback.

Buzz surrounding Mac Jones grew Wednesday when the first-year signal-caller shined in a joint practice with the Giants while Cam Newton was sidelined due to a COVID-19 protocol “misunderstanding.” Jones’ performance in the training session shouldn’t be totally overlooked, but Mangini isn’t putting a ton of stock in it.

“The Giants defense looks a lot like the New England defense, so there’s a little bit more familiarity,” Mangini said Friday on “The Greg Hill Show,” as transcribed by WEEI.