New England Patriots followers are hoping that their offense can rebound this season within the fingers of third-year quarterback Mac Jones.
After guiding the Patriots to a playoff berth as a rookie in 2021, Jones and the New England offense took a step again final season. The second-year passer completed the 12 months having accomplished 65.2% of his passes for 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, as New England limped to an 8-9 document, good for third within the AFC East.
That makes only one journey to the postseason since Tom Brady departed for the NFC.
The hope that Jones can rebound stems largely from the return of Invoice O’Brien. New England put their offense within the fingers of Matt Patricia final season, and the returns weren’t precisely inspiring. Seeking to rebound, the Patriots introduced O’Brien again to Foxborough as their offensive coordinator.
O’Brien spent 5 years with the Patriots, beginning out as an offensive assistant earlier than working his method as much as offensive coordinator. He helped the Patriots put collectively some spectacular offenses throughout his tenure, together with the 2011 season the place Brady threw 39 landing passes, and the group was ranked third in factors scored.
New England misplaced the Tremendous Bowl to the New York Giants, following which O’Brien left for Penn State.
However now he’s again, hoping to rekindle a few of that earlier magic with Jones.
By … whacking him with a jousting pad proper out of “American Gladiators:”
It’s important to admit, that is a powerful step up from Jon Gruden’s pool noodle.
Will it work? We’ll know in a couple of months.
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