Bill Belichick wanted to move Mac Jones, but the ownership group opposed his plan.
Bill Belichick wanted to move mac jones before the 2023 season, but the ownership group opposed his move. The nfl world has been shocked by the sudden announcement that longtime new england patriots head coach bill Belichick is leaving the team after leading them to six super bowl titles.
Belichick, who is largely considered to be the best coach in nfl history, was prompted to look for other options as the patriots’ recent woes prompted him to investigate. As the story progresses, it seems that internal conflict may have been a factor. Belichick and patriots owner robert kraft are said to have disagreed on quarterback mac jones, who had a rough season.
According to insiders seth Wickersham and wright thompson, Belichick discussed the possibility of trading quarterback mac jones during offseason planning meetings. the story was published on espn.com. The krafts had initially accepted jones in the first round of the 2021 draft, wishing to establish a bond similar to that of tom brady. Belichick suggestion was apparently rejected by owner robert kraft, and in the end, he opted for his superiors’ choice.
The patriots’ quarterbacking was a big concern in the 2023–24 season, due to jones’ injury. Belichick could face the same challenges as he begins his career as a coach.
In the meantime, the patriots are able to correct their quarterback woes from last season by selecting their Franchise quarterback in the nfl draft in april.