Drops Have Not Been Mac Jones' Friend This Preseason
Mac Jones' preseason stats would've looked a lot better if not for some drops from would-be pass catchers.
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Mac Jones' preseason stats would've looked a lot better if not for some drops from would-be pass catchers.
It took until the preseason finale, but Mac Jones has finally thrown a touchdown pass.
Second-year running back J.J. Taylor has a chance to join the party, and one play he made on Sunday evening in New Jersey will certainly help him toward that goal.
It stands to reason that No. 1 will be QB1 when the season kicks off on Sept. 12.
Scott Zolak apologized on Sunday for his comments from earlier in the week regarding rap music being a distraction for Cam Newton during practice.
Whatever it may be that inspired him to post on Sunday afternoon, the day of the Patriots' third and final preseason game of the summer, the Patriots' quarterback quoted Jay-Z from the song "Jail," the second track on Kanye West's much-anticipated new album, "Donda."
Josh Uche did not play much during his rookie season with the Patriots. He's ready to do much bigger things 2021.
As soon as the Patriots traded fourth-year running back Sony Michel to the Rams earlier this week, it felt safe to assume the coaching staff really liked what it saw in rookie Rhamondre Stevenson.
Those of us on the outside will also get one last dose of game action to make our own assessments. With that in mind, here's what to watch for on Sunday at 6 p.m.
It appears the Patriots have avoided losing another cornerback to injury.
This interception will certainly present a learning opportunity for the rookie QB.
Mac Jones has been solid on the field -- in practice and in preseason games -- but his work behind the scenes may be doing even more to win over his teammates and coaches.
"I was surprised," Michel said. "I would assume that most people when they're traded, they're surprised by it."
New England is reportedly close to acquiring cornerback Shaun Wade from the Baltimore Ravens.
Mac Jones wasn't happy with his performance on Thursday, but he had no issue taking second-team reps behind Cam Newton.
Cam Newton took the first snaps at QB for the Patriots, ahead of Mac Jones, in Newton's return to the practice field.
Bill Belichick was pressed to add further details to the circumstances that led to Cam Newton missing three days of practice.
Get ready to crank New England's quarterback battle up to 11 on Thursday. It figures to be one of the most fascinating days in Foxboro this summer.
Though he's only following from afar, Julian Edelman has already identified Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones as a football guy.
The big question this week was whether Mac Jones would take advantage of Cam Newton's absence. On Wednesday, with the Giants in town for a joint practice session, Jones answered that question with an undeniable yes.
Just because Wednesday's Sony Michel trade was a smart business move doesn't mean it was a popular one among the other Patriots running backs.
Want to see Tom Brady's first game at Gillette Stadium as a visitor after bringing six Super Bowl titles to New England? You could get your hands on the hottest ticket in town.
Football is a violent game, and occasionally, things get a little heated at practice. Such was the case Wednesday in Foxboro during a joint practice session between the Patriots and the Giants.
Was Sony Michel worth the first-round pick? Let's tackle that, while weighing the pros and cons of the trade.
A Dorchester man says he is being charged with a crime after he says he defended a woman on an MBTA bus who was being harassed by a man with a knife.
The Powder Point Bridge is beloved in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The cost to replace it ranges from $20 million to $172 million.
Residents and crews in coastal areas of Massachusetts are preparing early as a potential nor'easter threatens to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possible damage.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A crash that damaged a bridge between Boston and Cambridge is being investigated as a hit-and-run.
There's a potential nor'easter in the Boston area weather forecast for this weekend.
Gov. Maura Healey is filing legislation to suspend the gas tax in Massachusetts for two months.
A Dorchester man says he is being charged with a crime after he says he defended a woman on an MBTA bus who was being harassed by a man with a knife.
The Powder Point Bridge is beloved in Duxbury, Massachusetts. The cost to replace it ranges from $20 million to $172 million.
Residents and crews in coastal areas of Massachusetts are preparing early as a potential nor'easter threatens to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and possible damage.
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.