Patriots/NFL 2021 Preseason: Next Game Sunday 8/29 v. NYG

[N o o d l e s]

PFF:

The narrative surrounding Mac Jones for the past few weeks was focused on whether he was worth not just the No. 3 overall pick, but the three first-round selections the 49ers invested in that draft slot. At No. 15 overall, it’s an entirely different conversation. Jones led the nation last season in overall PFF grade (95.8) and was the most accurate college quarterback in terms of adjusted completion rate (84.2%) PFF has seen. This is an outstanding pick.

BEST TIMING: MAC JONES
This is Jones’ calling card, as he thrives within the tempo of the offense. No one came close to Jones statistically on “in-rhythm throws.” His 97.6 passing grade, 13.4 yards per attempt and 152.5 passer rating on these plays led college football. Jones got the ball where it needed to go consistently for the Crimson Tide.

BEST VS. BLITZ: MAC JONES
Not that there was really any other way to slow down Alabama’s offense in 2020, but blitzing certainly didn’t work. Jones led college football in every single statistical category when blitzed last season: yards (1,365), touchdowns (18), yards per attempt (11.4) and completion percentage (77.5%). Maybe most impressively, Jones was only sacked three times on 124 blitzed dropbacks.

 

[The National]

What about him?

Is he Backup or Jones?

 

[TimeZone]

This feels like the Zach Senyshyn pick to me.

Senshyn was a guy with tools but no toolbox.

Essentially the opposite.

 

[Gee Wally]

Lets stick to football here. Shall we.

 

[EvilDead]

So where does he stand in this, is Jones 3rd string this year?

I probably have the depth chart as this right now in Bill's mind.

1. Cam (until he sucks)
2. Mac Jones
3. Jake Dolegala
4. Brian Belichick
5. Nike Belichick
...
999.Jarrett Stidham

 

[Gee Wally]

Keep race out of these discussions or you, general you, will be out in a split second.

 

[13Hockey]

 

[EvilDead]

Nah, taking Davis Mills at 15 would have been the Senyshyn pick.

I would have piledriven my head into the couch if Davis Mills was taken in round one by the Patriots.

 

[The National]

I probably have the depth chart as this right now in Bill's mind.

1. Cam (until he sucks)
2. Mac Jones
3. Jake Dolegala
4. Brian Belichick
5. Nike Belichick
...
999.Jarrett Stidham

I see. Bill’s not buying the offseason workout vids Stidham is putting out?

 

[N o o d l e s]

 

[Gator Mike]

Im not concerned that he’s not mobile. Nice to have for me.
Looks like he has an arm. More important to me.

Now does he have a brain? Thats the thing I’ll need to see with my own eyes. Because to me thats whats most important.

Ive seen a lot of great scramblers. Ive seen a lot of cannon arms. But if theyre meatheads it doesnt matter.

I have no questions about Mac Jones' ability to process and make good decisions.

I have big questions about his arm strength and what happens when plays don't go the exact way they're supposed to.

 

[Mione134]

 

[The National]

Can put that over anyone walking and it’s hilarious every time.

 

[Alicat]

We’ve got enough character guys and leaders here that will humble and educate Mac Jones. People say/do stupid things when they are young. It is all about how they learn from those mistakes and become a better person.

 

[EvilDead]

I see. Bill’s not buying the offseason workout vids Stidham is putting out?

I don't think it matters. He just doesn't trust the kid. If Bill had faith in him, Stidham would have played after the Rams game the rest of the string to see what he had. Not start Cam Newton.

 

[Smitty93]

I would have piledriven my head into the couch if Davis Mills was taken in round one by the Patriots.

I didn't really want Jones, especially at 15, but I would have hated if they took Mills at all, so that's the consolation prize for me.

 

[EvilDead]

I didn't really want Jones, especially at 15, but I would have hated if they took Mills at all, so that's the consolation prize for me.

I love pocket passers QBS. Have done ever since I started watching football, so I would not have been offended if Bill took Mills in round 3/4ish. I would have hated it if he reached for him, but Bill doesn't reach too often (except for Tavon Wilson among others). So thankfully they got the right guy, hopefully

 

[Mione134]

 

[LouJersey]

it's 11pm and they still have another third of the draft to go

 

[Oates2Neely]

I’m rooting for the kid. I’d prefer not to watch Cam at QB again

 

[BruinsFan37]

If Cam can be to Mac Jones what Alex Smith was to Mahomes, that would be the best scenario.

 

[Troublesome 85]

Cam showing love on IG

 

[Smitty93]

Brilliant move by your guys, @LouJersey. Could have gone with Darrisaw at #14, but you trade down, get some more picks, and still got the guy I thought you would take.

 

[CDJ]

I like that a lot for Minny

 

[N o o d l e s]

Brilliant move by your guys, @LouJersey. Could have gone with Darrisaw at #14, but you trade down, get some more picks, and still gut the guy I thought you would take.

I agree massive win for Minny