quarterback Mac Jones announcement that he is leaving Patriots now another significant issue for team…..
While the NFL’s 2022 season was coming to an end, New England Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones was already in his preparation for the next year. The 24-year-old, whose team missed the playoffs with an 8-9 record, spent the last week going through his strength and conditioning program.
Jones worked out with former NFL quarterback Nic Shimonek, who turned to fitness instruction after the end of his active playing career. Shimonek shared video of the Patriots passer working out with him on his social media recently
Jones is entering his third season in the NFL coming off a disappointing sophomore campaign. Playing in an offense orchestrated by two unexperienced assistant coaches — Matt Patricia and Joe Judge — his numbers took a step back compared to his impressive 2021 rookie season.
Jones, who also missed three games with a high ankle sprain, ended the year going 288-for-442 (65.2%) for 2,997 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Based on his statistical output, he failed to take the famous second-year leap.
The former first-round draft pick is therefore tackling the offseason with a purpose, something a comment of his left under Shimonek’s post shows:
