Did we step into a time machine?
That would seem like the case when watching the New England Patriots bench their starting quarterback, Mac Jones, for backup Bailey Zappe.
A historically bad first half in the Bill Belichick era sparked the move in the third quarter. Jones was 12-of-21 with two interceptions, including a pick-six, and a lost fumble. That forced Belichick to turn to the same quarterback he cut before the start of the season.
There was a report out initially that Zappe struggled to pick up the offense, and the team was looking to replace him with a veteran quarterback option. Now, he’s once again a starter for a Patriots team with more questions than answers on offense.
I’m done with Mac Jones he stinks
— Max in the truck (@bigmaxc12) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones is just playing for playing though.
— Ja’Marr Burreaux 🐐 (@UNO_Burreaux1) October 1, 2023
Never wanted to see MacJones in anyways. Gimme ZAPPE!!!
— Tori Lehr (@VicTORIously40) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones is almost as good as Zach Wilson.
— Barren Wuffet (@thfuhutokkinbou) October 1, 2023
What will it take for Mac Jones to be rated accurately
— Jo (@JosephSleeman2) October 1, 2023
100% agree. Tbh, I probably would have benched him sooner.
Referencing the Mac Jones/Patriots experience as a whole.
The low-lights FAR exceed the highlights.
— Nate Russell (@Nate_the_Latest) October 1, 2023
I finally feel like how bears fans have always felt. Mac Jones was a one year wonder and now is only here for the money. The Patriots are a sad team now
— Jacob Alford (@JacobAl36981837) October 1, 2023
Get Mac Jones outta here lol
— Marcell Myslak (@cellmyslak) October 1, 2023
So, when will Belichick leave? Retire or fired, doesn't matter–just leave. Mac Jones is not the main problem. Coaching is
— Kevin D. (@Fillinusername) October 1, 2023
People are focusing on Mac Jones’ interceptions but I think that’s unfair as it takes attention away from the fact that he also fumbled.
— Seamus Ó Cualáin (@jimfoley) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones is not him
— Simon (@Simon_Goldberg) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones really had us fooled his first season, huh?
Offense is anemic.
— ヨルダンプロバンス (Jordan Provencial) (@DuckTheIrishman) October 1, 2023
The Mac Jones era is over https://t.co/Km1T3msDsk
— Brother Mahad (@MahadPSF) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones can win you games if he doesn’t make self inflicted errors. That has been the tale of the day today.
— Hurricane Ian (@NumberOneDingus) October 1, 2023
I’m starting to think Mac Jones is not the guy
— Adam Kampy (@Kamppyy) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones walking into his McDonalds interview tomorrow pic.twitter.com/Dz1tizhVwL
— joe🇵🇷🦅 3-0 (@joe_pezz) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones stinks period you go nowhere with him
— Duncan (@MikeytheItalian) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones is mid tier..
Zappe is about to turn this mess around. #Zappe
— DrStarboard (@DrStarboard) October 1, 2023
Breaking News: Mac Jones has been traded to the Celtics
— Chuck 🇱🇷 (@Charles47190720) October 1, 2023
Bailey Zappe seeing Bilichick talking to Mac Jones. pic.twitter.com/OfDIi5Tns7
— Marbukh (@TheMarbukh) October 1, 2023
As long as Mac Jones is playing QB of this team I am not watching another down
— 6XSBChampions (@xsb_6) October 1, 2023
Mac Jones is the 2nd worse Qb in the league behind Zach Wilson
— TheNFLWizard (@MONeil89) October 1, 2023
