Former Patriots QB Poised For 'More Significant Opportunity'

Former Patriots QB Poised For 'More Significant Opportunity'

Since the Tom Brady era ended, the New England Patriots have been a carousel of quarterbacks who have come and gone with limited success.That includes former 2021 No. 15 draft pick Mac Jones who flamed out in three seasons with the Patriots before a 2024 trade to the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell sees better things coming for Jones in his latest stop with the San Francisco 49ers as backup to Brock Purdy.“Jones probably isn’…

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49ers QB Mac Jones: Can he follow Sam Darnold's comeback trail?

Sam Darnold made the most of his one-season stint with the San Francisco 49ers, serving as Brock Purdy's backup in 2023 and learning under head coach Kyle Shanahan. That experience helped him bounce back in 2024 with a strong campaign for the Minnesota Vikings, eventually leading to a lucrative three-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks. Now, Mac Jones hopes to follow a similar path. The former New England Patriots and Jacksonville Jaguars quar…

Why ESPN Thinks Mac Jones Turnaround Can Happen With Niners

With every year Mac Jones gets farther away from the disastrous end to his Patriots career, the brighter his future looks. That’s not to say his 2024 gap year with the Jacksonville Jaguars was impressive. Far from it, actually. However, the former Patriots first-round draft pick has fallen upward, at least as backup quarterbacks are concerned, and his new home could pay dividends as he looks to turn around his career. The San Francisco 49ers sig…