Bill belichick, the former new england patriots coach, is said to have stopped talking to quarterback mac jones before the end of the season. This comes as more details about the patriots’ struggles emerge. After a disappointing season with only four victories, belichick’s 24-year reign at the patriots ended in january.
After a 17-3 loss to the new york jets, the patriots finished last in the afc east.the quarterback position was a problem this season, with jones and his backup bailey zappe struggling.
Belichick stopped speaking to jones after week 12 when he benched the 25-year-old, according to masslive. According to a patriots source, it was a “it’s a broken relationship.” despite jones’ attempts to regain his place on the team, including arriving early, spending extra time in the weight room, and staying late, the coaches were not swayed. Zappe started the season as a rookie, and there was a lack of contact, which was reportedly causing a ‘uncomfortable situation.’
Jones’s relationship with belichick hit a new low when he was promoted to third-choice quarterback in the final game of the season and was not informed until 90 minutes before the game began.
Despite this, the patriots haven’t ruled out jones from returning next season, thanks to new patriots coach jerod mayo, who may be more willing to give the former first-round draft pick another chance than his predecessor.mayo, who won the super bowl with the patriots in 2015 and served as their inside linebackers coach before becoming head coach, is also facing a tough offseason.
As they aim to rebuild the team that is struggling, the front office is able to assist him financially.
The patriots also have the third pick in the nfl draft, their highest pick in kraft’s 30 years of ownership. “we’re bringing in talent, 1,000 percent,” mayo said on sports radio weei. “we have a lot of cap space and money. We’re going to burn some cash! We’ll take the best available player for the team’s greatest need, offensive line, receiver, and quarterback; pick your choice.”
