New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had a rough 2022 season, and now he is working harder to turn the page and progress forward in 2023. The third-year signal-caller wants to do everything he can to gain the respect of his teammates.
Jones had an up-and-down 2022 campaign. Between offensive inconsistencies and poor overall play on the field, the quarterback really struggled last year.
Things have changed a little bit over the last several months, starting with the Patriots introducing Bill O’Brien as the new offensive coordinator. That move should make things a bit easier for Jones, who is entering a crucial third season. Perhaps even more than the offensive aspect of things, Jones is looking to earn the respect of those in the locker room.
“I’m going to do everything I can to earn the respect of everybody in this building again,” said Jones, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
Jones will have to bounce back in a year that sees a difficult Patriots schedule in a tighter AFC East division. A bounce-back season could put the Patriots in a solid position come playoff time.
