As the New England Patriots get set to take on the Miami Dolphins, rookie Mac Jones will be under center. As analysts around the country weigh in, one in particular thinks that the rookie quarterback puts offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in the perfect situation.
Speaking to NESN on Wednesday, former Browns general manager Michael Lombardi believes that Jones will put McDaniels in his comfort zone. More specifically, he believes that the play style of Jones allows McDaniels to work on skills that will benefit both parties.
Lombardi believes that the organization will take the same path they chose in developing Tom Brady. Ultimately, the analyst believes that will lead to success.
“I think Josh McDaniels can get back to his comfort zone,” Lombardi told NESN. “I think Josh McDaniels is one of the best coaches in the National Football League. He’s one of the brightest offensive minds in football. And I think he’ll understand how to utilize a rookie quarterback. He won’t take him too far down the road. He’ll make sure he protects first and lets him execute.
But this also gives Josh a chance to go back to his roots, go back to the offense that he developed along with Brady and all the other coaches that have been on the New England staff and kind of build their consensus and builds their comfort level. I think that’s ultimately what we’re going to see from the Patriots offense this year.”
With anticipation building for the season opener, Jones’ development will be crucial for 2021 and the future of the organization.
