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ESPN analyst explains how Patriots can become ‘legitimate contenders’

His reputation around the league with the New England Patriots thus far is that he can only throw short to mid-level passes. The rookie is still learning the Patriots’ complex playbook and he’s much more than a game manager.

Over the past few weeks, Jones has proven that he’s capable. He had a deep ball to Kendrick Bourne that was perfectly placed against the New York Jets and he also a 44-yard strike to Nelson Agholor against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Jones threw for 4,500 yards, 41 touchdowns and only four interceptions with a 77.