After 20 years of peerless quarterback play, the Patriots have spent much of the last four seasons experiencing the flip side of life, with things bottoming out in 2023.
This past season, Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe were joined by a rotating cast of characters at the No. 3 spot who were part of one of the worst offensive seasons in franchise history. While there were occasional flashes of positivity (wins over Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Denver were the high-water marks), in all it was a forgettable year at quarterback for New England.
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Fair or not, it all started with Jones.