Over the last couple of weeks, New England Patriots fans and pundits have been clamoring for Lamar Jackson to step into Mac Jones’ shoes. However, one former star from the AFC East franchise took a stand against the tide.
Jason McCourty’s Statement on “Good Morning Football”
Speaking on “Good Morning Football,” NFL analyst Jason McCourty revealed hopes of getting one last long look at Jones before exploring other options. McCourty said, “I want to take a look back to his rookie year because it’s not only just one of the reports coming out of Foxboro, but there’s a lot of fans as well. Like ‘We need to play [Bailey] Zappe. We need to go get Lamar Jackson.’ Mac Jones was really good as a rookie. He came in after [Tom] Brady leaves…”
Mac Jones’ Performance as a Rookie
Mac Jones had an impressive rookie year with the New England Patriots, showing promise and potential for the future. Fans have been discussing the possibility of bringing in Lamar Jackson to take over the starting role, but McCourty believes that Jones deserves more time and consideration before exploring other options.
Lamar Jackson’s Potential Impact on the Patriots
While Lamar Jackson is an exciting and dynamic player, it’s uncertain whether he would be the right fit for the Patriots at this time. It’s essential for the team and fans to give Mac Jones the opportunity to develop and continue to prove himself as the starting quarterback.
