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Why ESPN believes ex-Patriots QB could revive career with 49ers

Related Topics: Sam Darnold, Bill Barnwell, ESPN

The quarterback signed a two-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers in March after spending a not-so-great 2024 season with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Before that, Jones spent his first three years with the New England Patriots.

But things didn’t go well in New England. After a promising rookie season in 2021, Jones couldn’t build off that year, regressed and struggled to find a groove under center.

Now in San Francisco, Jones will try to start fresh. And even though it’s likely Brock Purdy will remain the team’s QB1, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell believes Jones is in the perfect spot to start over.