Patriots coach Bill Belichick praises QB Mac Jones - ESPN
ESPN FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick praised quarterback Mac Jones' improvement leading into Sunday's season-opener against the Philadelphia Eagles, while leaving open who might serve as his top backup.
"Mac's had a good offseason and has had a really good camp," Belichick said in a video conference Monday morning. "He understands the offense -- how it works, how to get his teammates involved, how to help them be productive. So he's had a really good stretch here; it's been consistent all the way through."
Belichick also told sports radio WEEI that Jones is in "excellent physical condition," has "made a lot of improvement in reads, decision-making and timing," and that he's "looking forward to the season with Mac."
Those were decisive words coming from Belichick, who at the start of training camp noted how every player on the roster -- including Jones -- was competing for a starting role.
