Mac Jones thanks New England in goodbye post to Patriots originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Former New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones took to social media on Wednesday to thank the team and its fans for supporting him during his three-year tenure in Foxboro. Jones was traded this past week to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round draft pick.
“The last three seasons with the New England Patriots are years I will cherish for the rest of my life,” Jones wrote on a graphic posted to X. “I will always be grateful for my time in New England and for the opportunity to start my career in the NFL.”
The Patriots drafted Jones out of Alabama with the No. 15 pick in the 2021 draft — he would beat out Cam Newton for the starting job his rookie season. The Jacksonville native made the Pro Bowl in his first year, throwing for 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns.
“To Mr. Kraft and the Kraft family, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to make my dream of playing in the NFL come true,” Jones added. “To coach Belichick and all the coaches and support staff who helped me each and every day, including training, equipment, strength, video staff, and everyone in between, thank you for all you did to help prepare me over the years. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.”
Things seemed to decline for the first-round pick after his first year. While his supporting cast may not have been the best, Jones seemed to lose his confidence, throwing for just 2,997 yards and 14 touchdowns with 11 interceptions. After leading the Patriots to a 6-8 record, it would be his final season as the consistent QB1.
“To my teammates, it was an honor to play alongside you these last three years and I will always cherish the friendships we built,” Jones continued on. “And finally, thank you to the fans for always showing up and supporting me and the Patriots. It has been a blessing to be a part of the Patriots organization and I will always have love for the New England…
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Publish date : 2024-03-15 02:26:15
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