Alabama coach Nick Saban isn’t surprised his former quarterback Mac Jones is thriving alongside Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Saban appeared on ESPN’s NFL Sunday Countdown to discuss the Patriots’ rookie, as well as his relationship with Belichick which dates back to their time in Cleveland. When asked about Jones, Saban said he likes the pairing of Jones and Belichick.
“It’s not surprising to me that Mac’s doing well,” Saban said. “I think it’s a really good fit with Bill because Mac has the same kind of mindset. He’s a very intelligent guy, he’s very instinctive, he does a great job of preparing for a game, and can go out and execute and do what coaches want him to do.