The times are changing for former 24-year head coach Bill Belichick, cornerback Jonathan Jones, and the New England Patriots. With a new head coach in Jerod Mayo and a new defensive coordinator in DeMarcus Covington, a new era they have started in the right direction in Week 1’s 16-10 victory against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Patriots’ new starting quarterback, Jacoby Brissett, led the offense.
At the same time, Jones and the Patriots’ defense set a winning blueprint against the Bengals, limiting the Super Bowl contenders to ten points in their season-opening win.