<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-love">Jordan Love</a>‘s first year as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers">Green Bay Packers</a> starting quarterback will be one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> signal-caller <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> hasn’t been in his place exactly, but he did go through a similar situation.



The Alabama product was selected in the 2021 draft, one year after Tom Brady left Foxborough, but he still had to live with the expectations left by the seven-time Super Bowl champ.



Love, meanwhile, has to fill in some big shoes as he’s taking over for Aaron Rodgers. Jones knows what is like to replace someone who set the bar so high, which is why he had something to say for the Packers QB.



<h2>Mac Jones’ advice to Jordan Love</h2>



“I think Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever play in the NFL,” Jones said, via Chris Mason of MassLive.com. “So to follow him, it’s just trying to chase the standard that he set every day.



“Honestly, we’re definitely two different players. That’s the only advice I’d have: Just continue to grow and be yourself, right? That’s all you can do. Put your best foot forward and compete. But yeah, it’s definitely big shoes to fill.”


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Both are going to be under pressure this season, as their respective teams will closely keep an eye on them before making a long-term decision. But as Jones said, the best for Love is to focus on what he can control.

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With Week 1 of the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season less than a month away from us, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> got their first taste of competition on Thursday night in a preseason game against the Houston Texans.



It was a 9-20 loss for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a>’s team, which fielded a number of youngsters who are making their first steps in the league. Despite the loss, there was a rookie who stood out at the Gillette Stadium.



Malik Cunningham stole the show in Foxborough, playing both wide receiver and quarterback. In his lone drive under center, the Louisville product finished off a 14-play, 75-yard drive with a nine-yard rushing touchdown. After the game, he got recognition from Belichick.



<h2>Bill Belichick praises Malik Cunningham</h2>



“Yeah, did a nice job,” Belichick said of Cunningham’s performance as signal-caller, via ClutchPoints. “Showed some poise out there, some toughness. Moved the team. That was nice. Did a nice job.”



Belichick’s answers are usually short, but the fact that he gave Cunningham a pat on the shoulder speaks volumes. The coach has praised the 24-year-old’s effort to play at two positions.



“That’s his opportunity. He’s done a good job with it,” Belichick added. “He’s embraced it, he’s worked hard, he’s improved a lot as a receiver. Snaps he’s had at quarterback in practice and tonight, he’s done a pretty good job.”


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Cunningham gave a lot to talk about with his drive as signal-caller, making everyone wonder how come he went undrafted this year. If Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe struggle throughout the year, Belichick may have an interesting alternative here.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> are heading into the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season with plenty of question marks around them. Many things have been said about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a>-Bailey Zappe competition, the lack of top signings and even about Bill Belichick‘s job security.



The AFC East looks stacked this year, with the Bills, Dolphins and Jets all entering the new season with high aspirations. Many wonder whether the Patriots will be able to compete against these star-studded teams.



DeAndre Hopkins looked like the perfect target for New England to boost its offense, but the wideout chose Tennessee. However, it looks like Jones could still get another weapon before Week 1.



<h2>Rumor: Ezekiel Elliott is on the Patriots’ radar</h2>



(Via NESN)



“Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi and Greg Bedard on Friday reported ‘there are several teams that remain in the mix’ for the former Dallas Cowboys star, “including the Patriots.



‘So what’s taking so long? Money,‘ Giardi and Bedard wrote. ‘Shocking, right? Zeke would like more of it. The teams interested in his services would prefer to pay the bare minimum, including one, I’m told, that wants to sign the veteran RB post-Week 1 so the contract is not guaranteed. So now Elliott waits.‘”


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Ezekiel Elliott would be an interesting addition for an offense whose best options at the running back room currently are Rhamondre Stevenson and Ty Montgomery. The former Cowboys star is still out there, so it could be a great opportunity for the Patriots.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> is finally back. After many months of waiting, the preseason starts when the Houston Texans visit the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> today at Gillette Stadium. Read here to find out how watch the game in the US.



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After <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> left, the Patriots haven’t been the same. Bill Belichick is still trying to find a formula for success and this might be the last chance for young quarterback Mac Jones. Last season, they finished with an 8-9 record and couldn’t reach the playoffs.


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Meanwhile, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans">Houston Texans</a> enter a massive rebuilding process with new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Their 2023 Draft was extraordinary for the franchise with two of the first three overall picks: quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud">C.J. Stroud</a> and linebacker Will Anderson Jr. The future looks promising.



<h2>When will New England Patriots vs Houston Texans be played?</h2>



The New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans on Thursday, August 10 at 7 PM (ET). The game is scheduled to be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.


 

 


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ET: 7 PM CT: 6 PM MT: 5 PM PT: 4 PM



<h2>How to watch New England Patriots vs Houston Texans in the US</h2>



The preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans will be available on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a>. Another option to watch in the United States is NFL Network.


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<h2>How to watch New England Patriots vs Houston Texans in the rest of the world</h2>



If you want to watch the start of the preseason with Patriots and Colts, <a href="https://nflgpi.prf.hn/click/camref:1100lBhQI" rel="sponsored nofollow">DAZN</a> is your best option in the rest of the world. If you’re in any country outside the United States or China, the game will be broadcast there.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> seemed to be in pole position to land <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/deandre-hopkins">DeAndre Hopkins</a> this summer, but the wide receiver eventually chose the Tennessee Titans for the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season.



D-Hop had been on the market for months, since the Arizona Cardinals were willing to shop him before he became a free agent. But even when he was released, the Patriots didn’t do enough to get him.



Missing out on this opportunity was seen as a huge failure by Bill Belichick, as a player of Hopkins’ caliber could’ve been helpful for Mac Jones in his third year. However, it looks like the wideout felt he had a better chance to succeed in Tennessee.



<h2>Rumor: DeAndre Hopkins believes he can succeed in Tennessee</h2>



“All he wanted was for a place where he could go win,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport said, via NESN. “And the fact that he chose Tennessee — and it was essentially New England or Tennessee; the two places that at least he visited. 



“The fact that he chose Tennessee, and they were willing to pay him a salary that was I think more than commensurate with his abilities, where he is, is telling to me because he thinks the Titans are going to be good. They drafted a quarterback in Will Levis, obviously. Some people view this as sort of a team in transition. He views this as a team that can win. And that stands out to me.”


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Other factors that may have influenced Hopkins’ decision was the lucrative deal the Titans offered him, or his relationship with head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. Either way, the Patriots will have to figure out how to bounce back from a disappointing year without D-Hop.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans">Houston Texans</a> recently lost one of their key offensive tackles to a broken hand, but they must move on and find a way to prevent such injuries from affecting the offensive line that will be put to the test during the preseason opener against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>.



The Texans are not planning to use an experienced quarterback like Case Keenum in the preseason opener, as some had expected. Instead, their new head coach has a different plan in mind.


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Last season, the Texans won only three games and lost 13. They don’t want that to happen again, and they believe that a new head coach and a new quarterback can help them improve.



<h2>Who will be the Houston Texans QB starter during the preseason opener?</h2>



According to NBC Sports and other sources, the Houston Texans will start rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots. Stroud was drafted by the Texans with the second overall pick in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL </a>Draft. The game will take place on August 10, 7:00 PM (ET) at Gillete Stadium.



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During his college career at Ohio State, Stroud was a dominant quarterback with a winning record of 21-4. He completed 575 of 830 passes for 8,123 yards and 85 touchdowns with only 12 interceptions. Stroud is the Texans’ starting quarterback for the preseason opener, but the team also has Case Keenum and Davis Mills on the roster.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> want to leave behind the 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL </a>season that was deemed a failure for them after closing that year with an 8-9 record and being the second time in three years that they have missed the postseason.



However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> and the Patriots are ready to enter the 2023 season with a new strategy that will include new players and about a dozen drafted players. Most of the players selected in the draft are for the defensive line.



On the other hand, the Patriots are confident that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> could finally have his best season with the help of two new wide receivers joining a 10-player roster trying to make the 53-man roster.



<h2>Who is the New England Patriots rookie who recently surprised everyone during training camp?</h2>



According to sources and MLFootball, the Patriots new wide receiver Demario Douglas could be considered a “steal of the draft” because during training camp he has impressed the coaches thanks to his route running and other skills.



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Douglas played for Liberty from 2019 to 2022. In 2023, he was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round as the 210th pick. Douglas was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a relatively small player to play wide receiver at 5-foot-8 (173 cm).

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> seemed to be the answer for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> after a remarkable rookie year, but his progress hit a wall in the 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, being benched by Bailey Zappe at some point.



The Alabama product still seems to have what it takes to lead the offense and he looks steps ahead of the former fourth-round pick. But for some reason, Bill Belichick has so far refused to confirm Jones will be the starter.



Week 1 is not many weeks ahead of us, which is why many expect the Patriots to confirm who will be QB1 soon. In the meantime, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien insists that the job is still up for grabs.



<h2>Bill O’Brien suggests Patriots QB1 has not been decided yet</h2>



“This is something that is very, very important about our system, our organization, our football team — that it’s always about performance,” said O’Brien, via NESN. “It’s about consistent, high-level performance.



“Certainly, Mac gets most of the reps with the 1s. You’re at practice; you see that. But we have a lot of different guys rotating in and out of the lineup. Bailey gets most of the reps with the 2s — you can see that.



“But again, it’s really about consistent, daily performance. Who is performing at a high level on a consistent basis every day? These guys are working hard to do that. Their performance every day has gotten better and better.”


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Training camp suggests Jones is in line to be the starting quarterback again, but the Patriots are making him sweat before giving him the reins. New England will welcome the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.

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The 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season didn’t go to plan for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>, especially in offense. At some point, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> even benched Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe, aiming to turn things around.



The Alabama product had a remarkable rookie campaign, but took many steps back in his second year. The Patriots, however, have already turned the page and are looking forward to coming back stronger.



Jones is expected to take the reins again in his third year in the league, but nothing is for certain yet. When asked about it, Belichick made it clear everyone has to compete for the job, including the quarterbacks.



<h2>Bill Belichick suggests Patriots QB1 job is still up for grabs</h2>



“We’ll see how those guys do when the real football starts, pads come on, there’s a little more pass rush and so forth, but they can all run the offense efficiently,” Belichick told SiriusXM, via NESN. “They’re all smart. They all handle what we do so that everybody else can operate efficiently. So, we’ll give them a chance to compete and see how it goes.



“Mac had a good offseason. He’s one of our offseason award winners — first in, last out of the building. Really does a good job of being on top of everything we’re doing so he can lead from the quarterback position in terms of play-calling and those types of things,” Belichick said about Jones, before offering his views on Zappe.



“Zappe is way ahead of where he was last year, obviously, rookie going into his second year,” he continued. “And it’s been good to work with McSorley. He has a little bit of game experience, a little bit of NFL experience, but is still a young player.”



Jones has so far taken the starting duties in training camp, but the coach suggested there will be chance for a potential competition before the season gets underway. But if we had to guess, it looks like it will be Jones’ job.

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Last season, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>&nbsp;had an 8-9 record finishing in third place of the&nbsp;AFC East. They controlled their destiny in the last week of the schedule, but ended up losing against the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a>. That took them out of the playoffs.



Now, Mac Jones&nbsp;will remain as the starting quarterback and the Patriots have to surround him with offensive weapons as soon as possible to compete with great rosters in the division. 


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After&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady announced his retirement</a>, Bill Belichick hasn’t been able to find the formula for success. However, prior to the 2023 season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, the legendary coach could land a former star of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-cowboys">Dallas Cowboys</a>.



<h2>Ezekiel Elliott could sign with the Patriots</h2>



In 2019,&nbsp;Ezekiel Elliott&nbsp;signed a six-year contract extension with the&nbsp;Dallas Cowboys. That gave the running back a $90 million deal with $50 million guaranteed. 


 

 


However, especially thanks to injuries, his production started to decline and&nbsp;Tony Pollard&nbsp;emerged as the strongest running back on the depth chart. That’s why Zeke was released by Dallas and became a free agent.



This weekend, Ezekiel Elliott visited the New England Patriots and, according to a report from Ed Werder, Bill Belichick showed a lot of interest. The head coach even contacted Stephen Jones, the Cowboys executive vice president, to get a better perspective about the running back. 


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Right now, the RB position is one of the weakest for Bill Belichick in the depth chart: Rhamondre Stevenson, Pierre Strong Jr and Kevin Harris. Furthermore, Ty Montgomery just got injured. That’s why Elliott might get a big chance to revamp his career.

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It didn’t take long for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> to gain <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a>‘s trust, earning the starting quarterback job ahead of his rookie season with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>. However, nothing went to plan in his second year in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>.



The Alabama product failed to produce in 2022, and at some point, his job looked in danger. Belichick started Bailey Zappe for a few games, as he didn’t look satisfied with Jones’ performances.



However, the 2021 first-round pick is heading into the 2023 campaign as the team’s starter again, hoping to turn up his level. Besides, it looks like Jones and Belichick left the tension from last year behind.



<h2>Mac Jones says everything’s good with Patriots HC Bill Belichick</h2>



“I think we’re good,” Jones said when asked about how things are between him and Belichick at the moment, via NESN. “I think the biggest thing that we’ve all talked about is just having a fresh start.



“I think there’s a lot of learning experiences from last year that we’ve talked about, and this year, it’s all about just working together, right? You’ve got to come up with a plan and then obviously talk about it and execute it, so I’m excited for that part of it.”


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Jones couldn’t build on his impressive rookie year, but the Patriots have made important changes to their offense hoping to turn things around. However, the AFC East looks more challenging than ever, so we’ll see whether these moves will be enough for New England.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots </a>had one of<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> the worst offenses in the National Football League</a> last season. But in<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Mac Jones’</a> discharge, it’s not like they had given him a lot of weapons to work with.



They traded for DeVante Parker — who’s been quite efficient when he hasn’t been hurt — and now doubled down on that commitment by signing him to a three-year contract extension.



And while some might think that means they’re no longer interested in getting <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/deandre-hopkins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DeAndre Hopkins</a>, Josh Alper of ProFootballTalk reports that they will continue to pursue him.



<h2>Patriots Still Want DeAndre Hopkins Despite DeVante Parker’s Extension</h2>



“Hopkins visited the Patriots and Titans after being released by the Cardinals, but has not struck a deal with either team,” Alper wrote. “According to multiple reports, the Patriots will continue to pursue Hopkins after signing Parker.“



“Parker’s three-year deal is worth up to $33 million and it is expected to include a lower base salary than the $5.7 million he was on track to make in 2023. There is the potential to make more via incentives and per-game roster bonuses, so it’s unclear how much the new deal will impact the Patriots’ cap positioning,” concluded Alper.


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Now, it seems like the ball is on Hopkins’ court. He’s in no rush to sign a deal and will likely choose the team that offers him the most money, but it seems like he’s also running out of options.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-rodgers">Aaron Rodgers</a> finally got what he wanted this offseason, leaving the Green Bay Packers for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">New York Jets</a>. It will be strange not to see him at Lambeau Field anymore, but that’s what the 4x <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> MVP wanted.



At 39, the veteran quarterback wants to challenge for one more <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl</a> ring before he steps away from the gridiron. In the last few years, the Packers didn’t give him enough help to make that happen.



Therefore, Rodgers flirted with a departure for the last three years. It took some time, but he finally made up his mind this year. However, it looks like New York was the only option for him, since he reportedly turned down another team.



<h2>Rumor: Aaron Rodgers rejected the Patriots</h2>



“The New England Patriots made an offer to the Green Bay Packers to get Aaron Rodgers…His agent said, ‘No, we ain’t playing for New England. We wanna be a Jet,” Craig Carton said on The Carton Show.



The Jets were the only possible team for Rodgers, who is reuniting with former Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett as well as with other former teammates at Packers who followed him to New York.


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The Patriots are once again preparing to enter the season with Mac Jones under center, but the Alabama product will be under pressure after taking many steps back in 2022. Needless to say, the AFC East will be a division to watch this year.

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> have plenty of work to do in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. Not only because they come from a disappointing campaign, but also because the AFC East looks stacked this year.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills">Buffalo Bills</a> look ready to come back stronger after falling short last year, the Miami Dolphins have strengthened their roster and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-jets">New York Jets</a> are building around Aaron Rodgers.



The Patriots’ offense struggled big time in 2022, which is why the team is making changes for this season. In an attempt to help Jones in his third year, the team is reportedly closing in on the arrival of a top wide receiver.



<h2>Rumor: Patriots optimistic about signing DeAndre Hopkins</h2>



According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, the New England Patriots are optimistic on reaching an agreement with free agent wideout DeAndre Hopkins. The former Cardinals star is expected to visit Foxborough this week, and the front office reportedly expects to tie him down to a deal before he leaves:



“The free agent is planning to visit Gillette Stadium on Thursday, and there’s optimism the two sides can find a way to reach an agreement, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.”



Whether the Patriots are prepared to meet Hopkins’ demands remains to be seen, but the team should make an effort to make it happen. With D-Hop on board, the WR room would have the upgrade it needs to take this team to the next level.

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One of the biggest talking points about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriot</a>s and the upcoming <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a> season centered around the quarterback position. Who’s getting the nod from <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bill Belichic</a>k?



The Patriots’ offense was dreadful for the better part of the past campaign. Of course, it was far from a surprise, given that former DC Matt Patricia was in charge of offensive play-calling.



That’s why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mac Jones</a><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> </a>vowed to bounce back and put an end to all the doubts about his status as QB1. And according to a report by Mark Daniels of MassLive, he’s outdueling Bailey Zappe for the starting job right now.



<h2>Mac Jones Outplays Bailey Zappe In Patriots’ Training Camp</h2>



“Jones was extremely accurate to start practice, hitting 25-straight passes before Josh Uche broke up one of his attempts on Monday,” Daniels reported.



“Overall, it was an impressive day for Jones as the Patriots offense looks to rebound after last year’s tough season. Jones went 10-for-12 in 11-on-11s on Monday,” continued Daniels. “The only two incomplete passes he threw, in team drills, on this day happened when Uche ran into Mike Gesicki to deflect one pass and when Deatrich Wise batted down another at the line of scrimmage.”



Jones has reportedly been lights out since the start of training camp, boasting his accuracy and looking way more comfortable now that he’s back with Bill O’Brien as his Offensive Coordinator:



“Jones was red hot to start the practice session. He went a perfect 21-for-21 in 7-on-7 drills,” the report continued. “Jones has been great this spring. Entering Tuesday, he’s completed 89% (62-of-70) of his passes in Patriots team drills.”



Judging by those numbers, it seems like it’s almost a lock that Jones will begin the season as QB1. Then again, he should know better than to test Belichick’s patience again.

There’s an early winner in the Mac Jones-Bailey Zappe rivalry

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