

*Get the BEST Alabama football insider information, message board access, and recruiting coverage today! SIGN UP HERE to unlock our subscriber only content!* I support it 110% because you still have to do what’s right for the organization, for the long haul.” It’s no disrespect to Bill and his decision. I don’t need too much to get myself going, let alone that happening. As far as having any chip on the shoulder, I mean, you’re stating the obvious. “He was the best player available and that is what the NFL Draft is for. “It didn’t make me feel any type of way because he was the right pick, you know what I’m saying,” Newton said. Despite the high pick used on Jones the decision to bring him in was met with open arms from Newton who is ready for competition. It should also be noted that despite Jones’ increase in reps, Newton still worked with the first group offense throughout the day.įollowing the draft the Patriots made it clear that Newton was to be the starting quarterback but the team’s other options would have an opportunity to prove themselves. That’s all you can ask from a young player.” He’s doing a great job with being everything as advertised with a leadership perspective. Coming from a situation where you have a lot of people that are your peers, and now, what is Mac? 21, 22? I’m 32 and (Brian Hoyer) is 35. I’ve been a first-round pick where so much is asked from you. “I think he’s trying to figure everybody out. “He’s pretty quiet,” Newton said to the media Tuesday as reported by Patriots Wire. Head coach Bill Belichick has always used OTAs and mini-camps as much more as teaching sessions as opposed to periods of evaluation, but Jones has certainly made a name for himself in his brief time up north and has impressed his fellow quarterbacks as well.

Despite the solid play from Jones, there won’t be any major changes at the conclusion of the team’s mini camps. The 15th overall pick in the draft is competing for the starting quarterback spot alongside Cam Newton. Cam Newton continued to lead off, but Jones attempted the most passes in team drills. The performance from Jones at the start of the week warranted an increase in reps during the teams passing drills.īig storyline from today was the sizable increase in reps Mac Jones saw. After a strong outing on Monday, Mac Jones’ successful start with the New England Patriots continued through the teams mandatory mini-camps on Tuesday.
