The New England Patriots' coaching staff has been criticized for its handling of former Alabama Crimson Tide star and first round draft pick Mac Jones, now the team's starting quarterback. Dan Orlovsky, a former Detroit Lions quarterback and current ESPN analyst.

Recently Patriots coach Bill Belichick complained about ‘unusual' officiating that plagued his team following its game against the Bills, in his personal opinion. Jones was praised by his teammates for his ‘all business' approach on the team's game-winning drive.

On Monday, Orlovsky let loose on First Take with a rant about how Jones has been unfairly criticized over the years.

He spoke out on Jones' situation in New England, saying that other QBs including Trevor Lawrence, Deshaun Watson and Josh Allen have more talent around them to work with on each of their respective franchises.

 

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“Bro has one decent game and we act like the last several weeks bro hasn’t played like a Pop Warner Might Mite,” one critical fan said in response.

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“Brock Purdy without Pro Bowlers at every position,” another fan said referencing the 49ers' star quarterback.

Another fan didn't seem as if they were quite buying Orlovsky's defense of Jones.

“I remember how he used to defend Carson Wentz like this,” they said.

Jones now has two fourth-quarter comeback wins to his name in the National Football League. This season Jones has a QBR of just 42.4, and has thrown seven touchdowns compared to seven interceptions.

He has 1,480 yards passing on the season with an October 29 matchup looming against the Miami Dolphins later this week.