NFL News NFL News, Reports and Updates
Top six potential landing spots for Mac Jones originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Unsurprisingly, Mac Jones’ time in New England appears all but over.
The 25-year-old quarterback is expected to be traded this offseason after three tumultuous years in Foxboro. Teams reportedly have called the Patriots recently inquiring about Jones’ availability, and some league executives believe New England could get a fifth- or sixth-round pick in return for the 2021 first-rounder.
A change of scenery seems like the best-case scenario for Jones, who struggled mightily the last two years after a promising rookie campaign. But which potential landing spots make the most sense for Jones as he looks ahead to the next chapter of his NFL career?
Here are the six most sensible trade destinations for Jones, ranked.
The Seahawks parted ways with longtime head coach Pete Carroll but are still set to roll with 33-year-old signal-caller Geno Smith in 2024. Smith is under contract with the team through the 2025 season.
Trading for Jones would give the Seahawks an insurance policy in case Smith’s productivity continues to decline. While Smith’s 2023 season wasn’t terrible by any means, he regressed in nearly every category after his surprisingly stellar 2022 campaign. His passing yards dropped from 4,282 to 3,624 and touchdowns fell from 30 to 20. Seattle had an 8-7 record with Smith as a starter last year.
Jones would be a cost-effective option for a Seahawks team that’s likely plotting a succession plan at the QB position. With Smith presumably starting under center in 2024, Jones would have the opportunity to learn the system for at least a year before being thrust into action. It’s a solid fit.
Russell Wilson is gone, leaving the Broncos with a glaring void at the QB position. Perhaps Jones could fill that slot and compete with former Pats QB Jarrett Stidham next summer.
Broncos head coach Sean Payton was high on Jones in 2021. When he was the head coach of the New Orleans Saints, Payton…
Source link : https://sports.yahoo.com/top-six-potential-landing-spots-221408499.html
Author : NBC Sports Boston
Publish date : 2024-03-08 22:19:51
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
