It seems hard to remember a time when New England Patriots fans regarded quarterback Mac Jones as the next big thing.
Just three short years ago, in fact, Jones was a Pro Bowler and the runner-up for the AP’s Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He steered the Patriots to a 10–7 record and a playoff appearance. The future looked bright.
However, Jones regressed severely in 2022 and ’23, and New England officially traded him to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday.