WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Like Tom Brady before him, Mac Jones was named a Patriots captain ahead of his second season as New England’s starting quarterback.
Bill Belichick broke the news Wednesday morning before the Patriots’ first (and controversial) practice at Palm Beach Atlantic University. Jones will be one of New England’s six captains, joining center David Andrews, special teamer Matthew Slater, linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley, defensive lineman Deatrich Wise and safety Devin McCourty. Wise, like Jones, is a first-time captain.
Seconds after Belichick made the announcement, Jones met with reporters and offered his thoughts on being voted a team captain.