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Daily Mirror
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Joseph McBride

Mac Jones 'fuelled tension' with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick after decision

It's been reported that 'tension' was caused within the New England Patriots camp when head coach Bill Belichick benched Mac Jones earlier this season.

An injury to Jones saw Bailey Zappe take over as quarterback earlier in the season. But when Jones returned, he was benched mid game against the Chicago Bears, as Zappe once again took over.

During the second half of the season it was Jones all the way, and Belichick has regularly spoke in support of the 24-year-old. But that may not have always been the case, as rumours suggest Belichick wasn't happy with Jones, who reportedly went in search of outside help to improve his game.

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