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Mac Jones Reflects on Patriots Exit | New England Patriots News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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- 86
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Summary
Mac Jones reflects on his Patriots tenure, blaming Josh McDaniels’ departure as the pivotal moment that derailed his development and the team’s trajectory. Despite being just 22 and in his second year, Jones sensed the writing on the wall during OTAs, with backup Brian Hoyer trying to keep him grounded amid growing uncertainty. McDaniels’ move to the Raiders left a void, and Jones believes it directly impacted his growth in New England. Now with the 49ers under Kyle Shanahan, he’s thrived as a reliable backup, posting 12 starts and 7 wins across two seasons. Jones ultimately feels the Patriots and he simply weren’t a match, and McDaniels’ exit was the catalyst that changed everything. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5d55c25aaf8a330a