Not long ago, Mac Jones was considered the future leader of the New England Patriots, but his career trajectory has shifted significantly in recent years.
Now, Drake Maye is the Patriots’ franchise quarterback, while Jones has moved to the Jacksonville Jaguars as a backup.
Jones made his first start of the season in Week 10, but it didn’t go as he hoped. He finished the game with 14 completions on 22 attempts, 111 passing yards, no touchdowns, and two interceptions.
He did manage a touchdown on the ground. At 26, Jones’ future in the league looks uncertain, with a growing chance that he will remain a backup for the remainder of his career, though he could still prove valuable in that role.
Recently, Bleacher Report suggested that the Miami Dolphins should consider signing Jones in free agency. They believe he would be a more reliable backup to Tua Tagovailoa than the current options available.
“Backup quarterback is a crucial role, and in Miami, it might be even more critical due to Tagovailoa’s injury history, which includes several concussions.
He has only played all 17 games once in five seasons. A quarterback like Mac Jones, still trying to rebuild his career after his time in New England, might be open to joining the Dolphins.
His accuracy could fit well in Mike McDaniel’s offense, and he would provide a solid backup to maintain the offense if Tagovailoa were sidelined.”
Jones has appeared in 45 games in his young career, completing 66% of his passes for 9,057 yards, 46 touchdowns, and 38 interceptions. While his numbers are decent, his inconsistency in New England prevented him from reaching his potential.
The Dolphins could benefit from adding someone like Jones.
Though he wouldn’t start, he could step in and help keep the team competitive if Tagovailoa were injured again.
It will be interesting to see where Jones’ career goes as he looks to revive his NFL journey.
