Mac Jones’ NFL career has encountered challenges, and recent developments suggest a more difficult situation for the New England Patriots quarterback.
Patriots insider Mike Giardi, reporting for the Boston Sports Journal, revealed that Jones is feeling “emotionally and mentally beat up” due to recent events. The report indicates that Jones believes he has invested “everything” into the job but has received little in return, leading to a sense of exhaustion and being “beat up.”
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Giardi shared insights from team sources, stating, “One said he’s ’emotionally and mentally beat up. He’s poured everything into it, so to get this little out of it is exhausting.’ Another added Mac has been ‘pressing’ and is ‘beat up.'”
Jones had a challenging performance in the recent week, recording his lowest passer rating of the season with 12 completions on 21 attempts, 89 yards, and two interceptions.
Reports suggest that the Patriots are giving backup quarterback Bailey Zappe reps ahead of their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers, potentially indicating a shift away from Jones as the starter.
The possibility looms that Jones may not reclaim the starting position in New England, especially considering uncertainties surrounding Bill Belichick’s tenure with the team. Whether Jones takes the field again, and in what capacity, remains uncertain, with the potential for changes in the Patriots’ quarterback situation.
