FOXBOROUGH – Mac Jones began this season as the Patriots’ starting quarterback with hopes of turning things around under offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien.
He ended the season on Sunday as the team’s third string quarterback behind a player the Patriots cut after a lackluster preseason (Bailey Zappe), and a player who was signed three weeks ago and has no NFL experience (Nathan Rourke).
Jones went from being the guy to a player who was designated for emergency use only in the season finale.
Jones said he still loves playing for the Patriots and hopes that he’ll be able to convince those around him to give him another opportunity next season.