Patriots take QB Anthony Richardson in NFL Network's new 2023 mock draft originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots took quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, and it's been an up-and-down ride for the Alabama product over two seasons in Foxboro.
Jones had a very good debut campaign and led all rookie quarterbacks in completion percentage, passing yards and touchdowns in 2021. Last season was a major struggle, though. Jones didn't play at the same level as the year before, and the team's offensive coaching staff -- led by Matt Patricia and Joe Judge -- was a disaster as well.