Patriots QB Mac Jones working to ‘earn respect from everyone … again’ and more from OTAs
New York Times— Mac Jones heard the criticism. It’s a learning experience and I learned a lot.” LIVE: Mac Jones Live Press Conference 5/31: https://t.co/vw9P1oEAiw — New England Patriots May 31, 2023 O’Brien in control A year ago during 11-on-11 drills in OTAs and training camp, Bill Belichick would often make his way toward Patricia and Judge, a sign of their cumulative effort to improve the offense. Like I said, it was three Phase 2 meetings.” Joe Judge’s title with the Patriots is still TBA, but he was very hands on in working with special teams today. “And I know that people will look at this and say, ‘What’s the big deal?’ But understand for a player like myself, I wouldn’t have had a career, most likely, without this play.” The Patriots, run by a coach who has put more emphasis on special teams than most of his peers, were one of five teams to vote against the new rule. Reid pondered how far the rule changes will go before “you’ll be playing flag football.” Harbaugh said it’s “wishful thinking” to assume injuries will drop thanks to the new rule since players on the kickoff still have to play until a fair catch is successfully made.