After taking a tough season on the chin, Mac Jones’s confidence is ‘by means of the roof’ Patriots DB says

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“I simply suppose his confidence is thru the roof proper now,” stated Adrian Phillips

There’s a noticeable distinction in Mac Jones‘s demeanor this summer season in comparison with final season. He appears looser. He laughs extra. He’s keen to crack a joke or two if the second requires it.

There’s a renewed confidence within the former first-round choose who gained a nationwide title quarterbacking the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2020.

Whether or not that can translate to on-field manufacturing stays to be seen. However Jones’s teammates, together with defensive again Adrian Phillips, are noticing the change.

“He took final 12 months on the chin,” Phillips stated. “And he can be the primary one to inform you that that’s not how he needed to play, and for all of us that’s not how any of us needed to play.”

“He’s popping out right here daily and he’s attempting to mild our protection up, like actually mild us up,” Phillips continued. I’m speaking bombs, something he can do, and also you like to see that. He’s at all times checking the performs, he’s at all times prepared to provide you one thing it’s a must to take into consideration, and I simply suppose his confidence is thru the roof proper now.”

Up to now, Jones has thrown solely 9 passes in preseason motion. He accomplished six of them and didn’t commit any turnovers. He was sacked twice taking part in behind an offensive line that was lacking most of its starters.

Nonetheless, he appeared extra snug in his restricted snaps Saturday evening than he did most of final season.

That success carried over into observe Tuesday when Jones went 18-for-23. He threw an interception to Myles Bryant towards the top of observe, however that was one unhealthy throw throughout an in any other case productive day.

The Patriots weren’t in full pads, choosing shoulder pads and sweatpants of their first observe since Isaiah Bolden’s harm reduce Saturday evening’s preseason sport quick. Nevertheless, Jones made the a lot of the alternative.

“I believe simply continue to grow, hold competing, and holding it enjoyable,” Jones stated “Going forwards and backwards with the protection I believe we’ve finished that extra this 12 months, and actually simply attempting to hold it over into the video games. I believe preseason typically it’s arduous to get right into a rhythm, however it’s a must to work by means of that and discover out which methods you can begin quick and carry that momentum into the season.”

Jones stated that he attracts confidence from his teammates as he continues to regain their belief.

“I believe confidence is vital,” Jones stated. “Actually with teammates and figuring out you’ll be able to belief them and so they can belief you is an enormous factor for me. Whether or not that’s the performs, or your management model, or simply having a dialog.

Jones stated studying experiences along with his teammates have helped him draw confidence.

“I’m at all times open to listen to what they should say and that’s what’s necessary to me,” Jones stated. “That’s the place my confidence comes from, all the opposite guys within the room.

“The offensive line and people guys jelling collectively,” Jones continued. “There are plenty of younger guys who’re taking part in due to harm proper now which is nice. They’re getting good expertise and so they’re doing a terrific job … we haven’t performed an actual sport but so there’s loads of work to do.”