Embarrassing Stat Shows How Terrible Mac Jones Was On Sunday Before Getting Benched Vs Giants
The New England Patriots’ decision to give Mac Jones another shot on Sunday didn’t go as planned, as the rookie quarterback struggled before ultimately getting benched against the New York Giants. Despite the Patriots’ hopes of seeing improvement from their young signal-caller, Jones had a disastrous performance that left fans and analysts questioning his abilities on the field.
Throughout the week of practice leading up to the game, Coach Bill Belichick kept Jones and backup quarterback Brian Hoyer in the dark about his plans. Belichick’s message was clear: everyone needed to be ready, regardless of their position. The lack of advance notice indicated a lack of confidence in Jones’ abilities to execute effectively.
Sources close to the team revealed that practice repetitions had been split roughly 50-50 between Jones and Hoyer during the week. While Jones typically received the initial nod, the complexity of the Giants’ blitz schemes posed a challenge for him. Despite this, some in the locker room believed that Jones had the edge in terms of his ability to decipher the defensive strategies.
However, once the game started, it became painfully clear that Jones was off his game. In the first half, he completed just 12 of his 21 pass attempts for a meager 89 yards and threw two interceptions. The interceptions were particularly damaging, as they not only cost the team valuable field position but also highlighted Jones’ struggles with decision-making and accuracy.
The Patriots’ coaching staff had seen enough, and it didn’t take long for them to make the bold decision to bench Jones before the half. His second interception, which came on a poorly thrown ball, was the final straw. Jones’ play was so dismal that his passer rating would have been better if he had simply spiked the ball 21 times in a row.
The disappointment in Jones’ performance was palpable among both fans and analysts, who had hoped to see progress from the rookie. Many questions now surround his future as the team’s starting quarterback, with calls for backup quarterback Brian Hoyer or even rookie backup Davis Mills to be given a chance.
The Patriots’ loss to the Giants showcased the glaring weaknesses in Jones’ game, raising concerns about his ability to succeed at the professional level. While it’s still too early to pass final judgment, this poor performance undoubtedly puts a spotlight on Jones’ development and raises doubts about his long-term potential.
As the Patriots regroup and analyze their options moving forward, the team’s decision-makers must carefully evaluate whether Jones is indeed the answer under center. Despite the setback, Jones still has time to grow and improve, but it’s clear that significant work lies ahead for the young quarterback to prove himself worthy of leading the Patriots’ offense.
In a season that has been filled with ups and downs for the Patriots, Jones’ struggles against the Giants serve as another sobering reminder that success in the NFL is far from guaranteed, even for highly touted prospects. Only time will tell if Jones can rise to the challenge and prove his doubters wrong.
