Mac Jones

Though the New England Patriots nabbed Mac Jones with the No. 15 overall pick in this year’s draft, it was largely expected that Cam Newton would begin the season as the starter before eventually giving way to the rookie out of Alabama. While that hasn’t been confirmed, insiders around the...

EA Sports game developers take their time on each year's latest installment of the Madden NFL franchise, which is always one of the summer's top-selling games. However, it appears the game's AI facial recognition and custom designs for rookies missed the boat of New England Patriots first-year quarterback and first-round pick Mac Jones.

Dolphins CB Byron Jones wants to be more of a playmaker this season like teammate Xavien Howard was last year. “The dope thing about football is you really have to start from (step) one every single year. You’ve got to start with the fundamentals – breaking 90 degrees, 45 degrees, downhill, tracking the ball,” Jones said, via Dolphins Wire.

Cam Newton and Mac Jones have a lot more in common than just the letters in their first names. They also both play the quarterback position for the New England Patriots, and entered the NFL as first-round draft selections. One big difference, however, is that Newton was drafted in 2011....

The general scouting report on Mac Jones prior to the NFL Draft was that he had possibly the highest football IQ of any quarterback in the class without the elite skill set. It sounds like he has lived up to that reputation in his first camp with the New England Patriots.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts/notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:. 1. QB stage set: Things couldn't have gone much better for the Patriots this spring when it comes to their quarterbacks, setting the stage for what could be one of the NFL's most compelling training camp storylines. Can Mac Jones make a run at Cam Newton's starting job?

When the New England Patriots took Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, it immediately raised questions about who the team’s starting quarterback would be in 2021. While Cam Newton remains the starter for now, minicamp provided some reasons to believe that there may be a quarterback competition in New England this fall.

This offseason, the New England Patriots re-signed quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year contract after a disappointing 7-9 finish last year with Newton under center. The Patriots also drafted former Alabama quarterback in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. While Newton will likely enter the season as the...

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has made it clear his team will enter the 2021 season with Cam Newton as its likely starting quarterback, but rookie first-round pick Mac Jones is beginning to rub off on his teammates and there's one who believes he'll be a future star in the NFL.

Alabama’s Mac Jones is leaving quite the impression on the New England Patriots. Cam Newton has given him the “Mac and Cheese” nickname, and he has generally drawn positive reviews across the board. Now offensive tackle Trent Brown added to the complimentary chorus about the No. 15 overall pick following...

After missing most of the team’s OTA practices this spring, Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown hasn’t been around Mac Jones long. But after sharing a field with Jones over three days of mandatory minicamp, Brown sees big things ahead for the rookie quarterback. “Mac, he’s a young guy, but you...

New England offensive tackle Trent Brown is the most recent Patriot to praise incoming rookie quarterback Mac Jones. After spending time on the field with the young QB during mandatory minicamp workouts this week, Brown sees plenty of potential with Jones. The veteran OT believes the 22-year-old reigning national champion is wise beyond his years.

FOXBORO -- In more ways than one, Mac Jones is in a tough spot. He's a young quarterback trying to learn what might be the most intricate offense, developed over the course of two decades, in the NFL. He's a first-round pick, coping with all the demands and expectations that come along with passers drafted early. And he's sitting on the depth chart behind one of the biggest personalities and one of the most well-liked leaders on the Patriots roster in Cam Newton.

Jarrett Stidham was once considered to be the heir apparent for Tom Brady’s throne with the New England Patriots, but in recent years his future in the organization became muddied. Stidham’s brief time in garbage play in 2019 yielded one interception and one sack. He was 2-for-4 for 14 yards...

FOXBORO – Mac Jones has earned some high praise this offseason. The rookie quarterback has impressed teammates and coaches with his work ethic. This week, offensive lineman Trent Brown added to the compliments. On Wednesday, the Pats wrapped up their 2021 minicamp. These three days came after 10 days of...

Trent Brown has only spent a few short hours on the field with Mac Jones, but he sees big potential in the rookie quarterback. The Patriots offensive tackle raved about Jones on Wednesday after New England’s third and final mandatory minicamp practice. “Mac, he’s a young guy, but you can’t...

The New England Patriots used the 15th choice in the NFL Draft on April 29 on a quarterback – Alabama All-American Mac Jones. The Patriots’ incumbent quarterback, Cam Newton, thinks the team did the right thing, even though he now has a high-profile competitor for his starting spot. “It didn’t...

Here are some observations from Tuesday’s Patriots practice — the second of three days of mandatory minicamp. ▪ Mac Jones was the most impressive of the quarterback quartet Tuesday, completing 17 of 25 passes during competitive team work drills. He did throw a pair of late interceptions (a leaping snag by Dont’a Hightower and another by Kyle Van Noy, who showed excellent concentration to follow the ball after it was tipped at the line) but overall looked cool and confident.

Cam Newton's job may be in jeopardy, but the New England Patriots quarterback isn't mad about the team's decision to draft quarterback Mac Jones at No. 15 overall this year. The former Carolina Panther told reporters Tuesday that he understood why the Patriots added Jones, even after Newton re-signed with the team on a one-year deal a month before the draft.