Mac to Jaguars (article)

[Cruloc]

Sources: Patriots to trade QB Jones to Jaguars

The Patriots are finalizing a deal to send quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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[Con]

Sources: Patriots to trade QB Jones to Jaguars

The Patriots are finalizing a deal to send quarterback Mac Jones to the Jaguars, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

www.espn.com

Good for Mac. Fresh start could be good for him.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

Pretty good spot for him IMO. Maybe he can figure it out as a backup.

 

[AlistarWills]

Traded for a 6th round pick.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

I'm not a big Mac Jones fan anymore but apparently that is very controversial.

Still hope he figures it out though. At worst being a backup QB can be a great gig

 

[DzynKingRTR]

I hope the worst for the Pats. I hope they have a top 5 pick next year too. Good for Mac. Being a backup QB is pretty good gig.

 

[AlexanderFan]

He needed the change, regardless of what the coaches were saying.

Most of the team’s struggles weren’t necessarily his fault, but the way he handled the struggles absolutely was. I think he alienated a lot of the team with his less than stellar behavior during the slide.

He’s got an offensive coach now, so maybe he can get his head back on straight.

I hope the Pats draft Caleb Williams so they can both get destroyed together.

 

[TRU]

Congrats to Mac for getting the best job in pro football-backup QB. Carry a clipboard, pat the starting QB on the butt and take home 7 figures. Pray Trever stays healthy for Mac's sake!

 

[Guido]

Congrats to Mac for getting the best job in pro football-backup QB. Carry a clipboard, pat the starting QB on the butt and take home 7 figures. Pray Trever stays healthy for Mac's sake!

Who knows what might happen, but you're right, a few mill a year to watch, no special teams except for an occasional hold. Good work if you can get it.

 

[Tug Tide]

Isn’t he from the Jax area?

 

[Joefus]

Isn’t he from the Jax area?

Yes

 

[BamaFossil]

Mac graduated from Bolles HS in Jacksonville.

 

[jthomas666]

He needed the change, regardless of what the coaches were saying.

Most of the team’s weren’t necessarily his fault, but the way he handled the struggles absolutely was. I think he alienated a lot of the team with his less than stellar behavior during the slide.

Agreed. Belicheck's actions were borderline criminal over the last two years, but Mac definitely could have handled it better.

 

[Joefus]

Tbh he should’ve been a 3-5 round pick to begin with. I’m glad he got the money and the recognition but getting drafted that early really screwed him.

 

[B1GTide]

If he wanted to play, this is a terrible trade. But he gets paid. A while lot. So be it.

 

[4Q Basket Case]

Tbh he should’ve been a 3-5 round pick to begin with. I’m glad he got the money and the recognition but getting drafted that early really screwed him.

I’m not so sure Mac was over-drafted. He did really well as a rookie, and was in the conversation for Offensive ROY. Then stuff happened — some his fault, some not — and it all fell apart.

 

[davefrat]

I hope he gets another shot as a starter someday. He got a raw deal at NE.

But I could see him having a long career as a quality backup and there are worse things in life than that.

 

[jthomas666]

I’m not so sure Mac was over-drafted. He did really well as a rookie, and was in the conversation for Offensive ROY. Then stuff happened — some his fault, some not — and it all fell apart.

Mac needs a system and an OC who can put him in a position to succeed. He can't, as a rule, create plays out of thin air.

 

[TideEngineer08]

This is setting up for a delicious bit of irony. While DeVonta Smith clearly deserved the 2020 Heisman Trophy, it was a travesty Trevor what's her face finished ahead of Mac in the vote. Now, he can take her job.

I'm happy he's getting a new start. I hope he makes the most of it.

 

[tideindc]

If he wanted to play, this is a terrible trade. But he gets paid. A while lot. So be it.

I’m shocked everyone here is so happy for Mac. Unless Lawrence gets injured, zero chance for Mac to play. There are plenty of other spots where he’d have gotten that chance.