Would Mac Jones Be Disappointed If Not Named Patriots Starting QB? 'That's Out Of My Control'
Mac Jones wasn't happy with his performance on Thursday, but he had no issue taking second-team reps behind Cam Newton.
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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.
It's more probable than not that Bill Belichick has made up his mind on who will be starting at quarterback for the Patriots in Week 1. But that doesn't mean he is going to enlighten everyone else on that decision.
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.
"I've had to push through different things and even the early part of training camp, just getting my legs under me and getting my football legs."
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.
The Patriots running back room is a little less crowded Wednesday morning, after the team reportedly traded Sony Michel to the L.A. Rams. That's great news for J.J. Taylor.
The Patriots are reportedly trading running back Sony Michel to the Los Angeles Rams.
Despite a need at the position, the Patriots didn't draft any tight ends in 2019. They've now added a tight end from that draft class.
As is usually the case, Matthew Slater provided thoughtful insight when asked how a player not being vaccinated could hurt the team.
Bill Belichick stated simply prior to the practice that this week does indeed represent an opportunity for rookie quarterback Mac Jones. He was, then, naturally the focus for many observers of practice on Tuesday.
NFL teams have to trim their rosters to 80 players before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. The Patriots began their day by releasing four players.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was not very interested in expanding on the team's statement regarding Cam Newton's current absence from the team.
While some fans are bothered by the Cam Newton development, it seems as though some people within the Patriots' organization share that same sentiment.
With longtime Patriots personnel director Nick Caserio leaving New England to be Houston's GM this offseason, New England needed to make some additions to the front office. We now know one such addition was blocked from happening by the Packers.
If there's one thing that has been a staple of the Bill Belichick era in New England, it's been a deep understanding of the rules.
With Cam Newton sidelined until Thursday due to a COVID miscommunication, now is Mac Jones' time to shine on the Patriots practice field.
Pro Football Focus is a website that has been mightily impressed by the Patriots this preseason.
We all expected some form of a quarterback competition in Foxboro this summer. But we did not anticipate this.
