Things did not go as planned for Mac Jones during his time with the New England Patriots as he was ultimately benched last year and traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars during the offseason. But even though he is not competing for a starting spot in Jacksonville, it sounds like the Jaguars are pleased with what they’ve seen from him.
During a press conference following the team’s preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson made it very clear just how pleased he has been with the veteran quarterback.
“Mac has played extremely well in the last couple of weeks and has really bought into what we do,” Pederson said according to Mike Reiss of ESPN. “He’ll still revert back to his Patriots ways every now and then, and we have to remind him he’s in Jacksonville. But he’s done a good job managing and running the offense, getting everybody involved. He sees the field well, throws a good ball, so he’s done a good job.”
Jones has been competing with fellow veteran C.J. Breathard for the team’s backup quarterback behind starter Trevor Lawrence. We’ll have to see who ultimately earns the job for the Jaguars.
