News Article: WSJ: The Bill Belichick Nightmare Just Keeps Getting Worse [Mac Jones-related]

[Isaiah 63:1]

Access full article. Money quote for fans of Alabama and Mac Jones:

...the legacy of Belichick’s final years in the NFL hasn’t been looking especially pretty, either. The Patriots drafted Jones as Brady’s heir in 2021, and he quickly showed promise with New England, reaching the postseason as a rookie. But in his second season, Belichick made the unusual decision to put Matt Patricia, a former defensive coordinator, in charge of the offense. Jones regressed and got benched—raising concerns that Belichick had mismanaged the young passer’s development. Things didn’t improve in 2023 when Jones had his third play-caller in as many seasons and he was traded after the season. This year, Jones has once again looked like the quarterback who led Alabama to a national championship. In three starts with the Niners, he has gone 3-0 while averaging over 300 passing yards per game.​

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“Mac was one of those guys that was in bad situations in New England relative to coaching,” former Alabama coach Nick Saban said on ESPN last week. “He hasn’t been in great circumstances.”​

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I wonder if either the grumpy lobster boat captain or BOB is still talking to CNS after that?

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Personally, I think everything happens for a reason. Mac is where he should be in the first place. He has a head coach who wanted him initially in the 2021 draft and a system that is showcasing his strength and talent. Most of all, Mac will be paid very well moving forward as the best back-up in the NFL.

 

[Elefantman]

If he keeps playing well, the 49ers may trade him for high draft picks to a team that needs a starting QB now.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

If he keeps playing well, the 49ers may trade him for high draft picks to a team that needs a starting QB now.

Or they may get rid of often injured Brock Purdy

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Living in the Bay Area, lots of 49er fans at work and friends have all said they loved Mac and respect his toughness something Purdy unfortunately doesn't have. Most are fine with Purdy on the sidelines while Mac is holding things down.

 

[RammerJammer14]

I hope Mac keeps it up, I hate how he got poured on for being “terrible” and a “bust,” I know some guys struggle translating to the NFL but that line never really made much sense to me for Mac.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

I hope Mac keeps it up, I hate how he got poured on for being “terrible” and a “bust,” I know some guys struggle translating to the NFL but that line never really made much sense to me for Mac.

The irony is that Mac went to a team coach by Saban's buddy. The decisions BB made his last few years did no service to Mac as well as to his team overall. Signs were there for him to hang it up. Now we see holes at North Carolina. The man is collecting a free paycheck and trying to parlay his son a HC hig when he departs.

 

[Elefantman]

The irony is that Mac went to a team coach by Saban's buddy. The decisions BB made his last few years did no service to Mac as well as to his team overall. Signs were there for him to hang it up. Now we see holes at North Carolina. The man's girlfriend is collecting a free paycheck and trying to parlay his son a HC hig when he departs.

FIFY

 

[Bama_N_Va]

Couldn't be happening to a nicer guy!!!!

 

[CrimsonNagus]

Noooooooooooooo…

Cancel Course: UNC Will No Longer Participate in Hulu Documentary

Just when you thought it was going to be a slow news day during a bye week, North Carolina football enters the fray. However, it's not for a good reason, again.

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I was so looking forward to watching this train wreck.

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Bill B has been a train wreck ever since losing Brady.

 

[TDBama78]

Or they may get rid of often injured Brock Purdy

That would be the best situation for Mac Jones, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

That would be the best situation for Mac Jones, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

I know a niners fan that doesn't want Purdy back. Says Mac runs the offense better.

 

[bamagradinATL]

I know a niners fan that doesn't want Purdy back. Says Mac runs the offense better.

I’m a Niners fan and we are fine with Mac. Even after the Jags beat the Chiefs, I still stand by my opinion that we would have won had Mac started.

 

[PGDocBama]

The irony is that Mac went to a team coach by Saban's buddy.

All of this is further proof that BB could not win anything without the GOAT at QB. I'm believing that more and more. I know on paper BB will always be a HOF coach but ... was he really HOF caliber in ability though?

 

[Isaiah 63:1]

All of this is further proof that BB could not win anything without the GOAT at QB. I'm believing that more and more...

💯 I used to believe "The Patriot Way" was legit. I don't know how anyone could anymore...

 

[Bamabuzzard]

I’m a Niners fan and we are fine with Mac. Even after the Jags beat the Chiefs, I still stand by my opinion that we would have won had Mac started.

He needs to be your franchise qb, not Purdy. Purdy gets hurt alot and his stats when the star players arent playing is bad. Where as Mac beat the Rams with ALL his best te and wr's sitting out that game. Mac can win with decent receivers, where as Purdy needs stars.

 

[bravo6]

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“Mac was one of those guys that was in bad situations in New England relative to coaching,” former Alabama coach Nick Saban said on ESPN last week. “He hasn’t been in great circumstances.”​

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I wonder if either the grumpy lobster boat captain or BOB is still talking to CNS after that?

I’m sure it keeps him up at night if they aren’t.

 

[lowend]

The last few years of CNS and Belichick should be a cautionary tale to any coach about staying too long. Saban almost did, but got out and is a hero for the rest of his life. Belichick stayed too long at New England and is desperately trying to hold on now, with a tarnished legacy. He went from the GOAT to a goat in a heartbeat.

 

[Bodhisattva]

It's amazing to me how a team will use a high pick on a QB, expect him to be the guy, but then not surround him with a good OL or WRs or even a complementary running game. Mac was getting battered and Bryce still is. I find it to be a bold strategy that doesn't work out for them.