Coming off back-to-back underwhelming seasons, Mac Jones’ tenure as New England Patriots quarterback might be coming to an end sooner rather than later. This presents a disappointing turn of events for a player who managed to show considerable promise as a rookie starter in 2021.
So, what happened? And who is to blame? There are no easy or clear-cut answers to those questions, but Jones’ long-time personal quarterbacks coach has some theories.
For Joe Dickinson, who recently appeared on a must-see episode of the Patriots Talk podcast, the fault lies with everyone involved — from the young QB failing to perform under increasing pressure and losing his confidence along the way, to the Patriots, whose consistent coaching turnover hurt Jones’ development.