Mac Jones Articles - Page 17

Right off the bat, Mac Jones made New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick a genius once again. Not that the veteran tactician needed any further validation. But Belichick’s bold choice to go with the rookie as the team’s starting quarterback and let go of veteran Cam Newton wasn’t entirely popular. On Sunday, in his first […]

The San Francisco 49ers traded three first-round picks to the Miami Dolphins in order to move up from No. 12 to No. 3 in the 2021 NFL Draft. There were plenty of rumors that the 49ers were eyeing Mac Jones, but they ultimately took Trey Lance. Now, in a very strange report from ESPN’s Adam […]

The Miami Dolphins are set to take on the New England Patriots in a big Week 1 matchup. Whoever wins can give themselves an early lead in the AFC East, which is essential considering the Buffalo Bills are the favorite to win that division. With the Dolphins and Patriots looking like potential playoff teams, this […]

Cam Newton just dropped a bombshell of a Funky Friday episode that served as a tell-all for his unceremonious exit from the New England Patriots. But beyond the Twitter buzz he generated, there reportedly hasn’t been as much interest in his actual football services. According to a report from Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, there have […]

Not only does Sunday kick off the 2021 NFL season for the Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots, but it also begins the Mac Jones era as the 23-year-old rookie QB makes his NFL debut at Gillette Stadium in an AFC East tilt. Let’s make some bold Patriots predictions for this Week 1 divisional battle […]

Cam Newton dropped an absolute bombshell of a tell-all just a week after he was cut from the New England Patriots. There have been numerous reports that have come out on the true reason behind the dismissal. Bill Belichick spoke out on it. So did Mac Jones. But the side everyone wanted to hear most, […]

The New England Patriots made the shocking decision to release Cam Newton after giving Mac Jones the starting quarterback job. Now, Newton is spilling the tea on his exit from the Patriots and how everything went down. It’s clear Newton doesn’t agree with the way his situation was handled, even doubting the idea he was […]

In his tell-all on his “Funky Friday” YouTube release, former New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton didn’t hold back any punches. One topic of intrigue circulated around rookie quarterback Mac Jones winning the job over Newton as the starter. According to Newton, that’s not how it went down or how he views the situation. Newton: […]

Even in a season where multiple rookie quarterbacks will feature in the NFL, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce is backing New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones to stand out amongst the group with one impressive debut campaign. Jones already comes into the season with plenty of expectations after he beat out Cam Newton […]

Even as he has not yet played in a mere second of an official NFL game, New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones has already left a strong first impression on his teammates. For one, Patriots offensive tackle Trent Brown has featured with Jones in plenty of reps in team practices over the past months. […]

There’s plenty of hype surrounding New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones after he beat out Cam Newton for the starting quarterback job. After Newton’s uneven 2020 season replacing Tom Brady, Jones is now trying to be the Patriots’ next long-term star at quarterback. While Jones is almost certainly not going to live up to Brady’s […]

The New England Patriots are still recovering from Tom Brady’s departure, and rookie Mac Jones seems to be a viable replacement after beating out Cam Newton for the starting job. While he has never actually played a real NFL game before, he at least looks the part so far. With Brady gone and winning Super […]

The Cam Newton saga is over for the New England Patriots after he got cut. Or is it? The Patriots released Newton last week, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to serve as the starting quarterback. Newton only suited up for one season with the Patriots, leading the team to only seven wins. But […]

One of the more underrated and sneaky, intriguing matchups in Week 1 will feature Mac Jones and the New England Patriots against Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins. The two were both quarterbacks and teammates at the same time during their Alabama Crimson Tide days and now it will be the rookie Jones and the […]

Rookie quarterback Mac Jones beat out Cam Newton for the New England Patriots’ starting job – thanks to a little help from his girlfriend, that is. Jones has been lauded by Patriots veterans and coach Bill Belichick himself for operating like he belonged in the big leagues. The rookie knew the playbook from cover to […]

The New England Patriots’ decision to part ways with Cam Newton took many by surprise. That list doesn’t include his quarterback competition in Mac Jones. Mac Jones recently spoke out on WEEI’s Merloni and Fauria radio show to discuss the departing Patriots QB1 from last season.  The rookie quarterback revealed he wasn’t exactly shocked. “Not […]

Everybody in Foxboro seems to be on The Mac Jones Hype Train. The New England Patriots rookie quarterback has been attracting plenty of attention of late, especially after beating Cam Newton for the team’s starting gig under center. And now, former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is also professing his admiration for Jones. Brees […]

Mac Jones mania is now sweeping the New England Patriots and its fans after the release of quarterback  Cam Newton. Bill Belichick stayed mum on the move at first, but the Pats head honcho later on had more to say about last season’s QB1. From Belichick’s first presser following the move, the coach offered his […]

The New England Patriots had an active offseason, which has made them into a potential postseason team. They made a shocking move this past week when they released Cam Newton, making rookie Mac Jones the starting quarterback. The Patriots are primed to have a good season with their new-look roster. In free agency, the Patriots […]

The news of Cam Newton’s exit from the New England Patriots took many by surprise. We’re not too far removed from when Newton was considered as the default starter ahead of Mac Jones for his rookie campaign. But now that the Patriots have let go of the former MVP, rumors have started to trickle out […]

With the shocking move to cut quarterback Cam Newton, the New England Patriots have put all their eggs in the Mac Jones basket. Patriots players had sparkling reviews for the rookie QB, who played more like a grizzled veteran in the preseason rather than a youngster in over his head. Jones has shown a proficiency […]

The New England Patriots surprised many in the NFL when they named Mac Jones as their starting quarterback for this season and released Cam Newton. This decision by head coach Bill Belichick has been bringing out the hot takes as of late, especially from former Patriots players. For one, longtime Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman—who […]

It’s official. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones will run the offense for the New England Patriots. Just in case you have been too busy watching videos of cute kittens on YouTube, Jones got the QB1 status for Patriots coach Bill Belichick after veteran signal-caller Cam Newton got cut. While the move came as a surprise to […]

Week 1 of the upcoming NFL season will feature multiple must-watch quarterback duels, including New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones squaring off against second-year Miami Dolphins passer Tua Tagovailoa. The Patriots named Jones as their starting quarterback on Tuesday. And barring any major trade over the coming week, Tagovailoa will be under the center against […]

The news that the Patriots were letting go of quarterback Cam Newton definitely caught many off guard. However, it didn’t take long for New England to move on. The Patriots have now signed former Dallas Cowboys backup QB Garrett Gilbert to join their practice squad. The Patriots will be signing former Cowboys QB Garrett Gilbert […]

It seems the entire NFL world is discussing the surprising sacking of Cam Newton from the New England Patriots. His exit has paved the way for rookie Mac Jones to take over the starting quarterback role for coach Bill Belichick, who continues to surprise many with his roster decisions. Belichick has repeatedly proven himself to […]

In a move that stunned NFL fans, the New England Patriots released veteran quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday. In turn, rookie Mac Jones will take over Newton’s spot as start as the Patriots’ starting quarterback. This move comes just over a week before the new NFL season opens, much to the surprise of football enthusiasts. […]

The New England Patriots shockingly released veteran quarterback Cam Newton on Tuesday’s cutdown day, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to be the starter. There were rumblings that Newton being unvaccinated played a role in his release after he missed some practice time due to a COVID-19 issue. However, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick […]

The New England Patriots gave up on the Cam Newton experiment and released him, turning to rookie Mac Jones as Bill Belichick’s new quarterback. The release was a bit of a surprise by everybody, and some of Newton’s teammates opened up about his time with the team. Patriots running back James White was one player […]

The New England Patriots shocked everybody on roster cut day by releasing veteran Cam Newton, essentially pegged Mac Jones as the man for Bill Belichick. With a Week 1 matchup against the Miami Dolphins, suddenly it becomes an Alabama duel with Jones and Tua Tagovailoa set to face off. In turn, the pairing brought a […]

The New England Patriots surprised everyone by releasing Cam Newton on Tuesday. The move has opened up the door for rookie Mac Jones to slide in as the starting quarterback. Following the news, Cam Newton responded to the decision. “I really appreciate all the love and support during this time, but I must say, please […]

It has been an eventful cutdown day for the New England Patriots. First came the bombshell that veteran quarterback Cam Newton got cut, with rookie Mac Jones winning the starting job. That’s not the only big news coming out of New England, as star cornerback Stephon Gilmore has been placed on the physically unable to […]

The Cam Newton experiment seemed promising for the New England Patriots but it didn’t turn out quite well for them in the 2020 season. After several months, Bill Belichick finally found his quarterback of the future as the team took Alabama talent Mac Jones with their 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Being […]

The Cam Newton era in Foxborough is now officially over after the New England Patriots sent shockwaves across the entire NFL by releasing the veteran quarterback. This comes as a huge surprise. The earlier understanding is that Bill Belichick was still deciding which quarterback he was going to start in Week 1 of the regular […]

In a stunning move as rosters in the NFL are being trimmed down to 53, the New England Patriots released quarterback Cam Newton. The #Patriots have released Cam Newton, source said. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 31, 2021 The move comes after Newton had an alright preseason for the Patriots but also had a slip-up […]

The New England Patriots have still yet to name a starting quarterback for the 2021 season. After the Patriots wrapped up their preseason slate against the New York Giants, head coach Bill Belichick gave a Belichick-like answer.  Question: Looking ahead to the regular season, have you made a decision on who will start at quarterback […]

Mac Jones or Cam Newton? That’s the burning question plaguing New England Patriots fans as the start of the season looms large.  If you ask Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, he claims the answer is still anybody’s guess. The Patriots coach addressed reporters after their preseason finale victory over the New York Giants. “No, we […]

New England Patriots rookie Mac Jones had quite the memorable showing in their final preseason game against the New York Giants. However, while he did throw his first career touchdown in the contest, it was not the main highlight for him. Instead, it was his hilarious moment with Cam Newton that went viral online. After […]

It took him a while, but New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones has finally recorded his first (unofficial) passing touchdown in the NFL. During the Patriots’ preseason finale against the New York Giants, Jones put the finishing touches on a six play, 75-yard drive with a keen 17-yard passing touchdown to second-year wide receiver […]