New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick attended Mac Jones’ pro day at Alabama on Tuesday. It didn’t go great for Jones, a quarterback expected to go in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. He missed a number of throws during his scripted throwing workout.
Belichick could be in the market for a quarterback, even after New England re-signed quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year contract this offseason. With Belichick having strong connections to Alabama coach Nick Saban, there is plenty of speculation that the Patriots will draft Jones at 15th overall as competition for Newton. But Jones’ pro day wasn’t what many expected — he struggled.
That’s what led many NFL fans to crack jokes about Jones’ shortcomings.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels in the house to see Mac Jones throw. https://t.co/kiV7iw2tXU
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 30, 2021
Here’s what fans had to say about Belichick’s appearance and Jones’ poor performance.
Mac Jones looking bad but….Ima say this right now!!!!!! Could it be maybe that belichick told Mac to look bad so he slides? We know players have been told to do this before. pic.twitter.com/xghsyeMBVd
— Real Talk Perez Podcast/Show (@RealTalkPerez) March 30, 2021
Belichick is thinking what we’ve all been thinking, Mac Jones ain’t the future #Patriots #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/UMDjREXsFA
— Jake Iggy (@iggysportstalk) March 30, 2021
Bill Belichick seeing a QB run a Navy triple option play at his pro day: pic.twitter.com/SPr1mkYzoN
— The 300s (@The300sBoston) March 30, 2021
Belichick shaking his had in response to the question. 'Could Cam throw that far?' https://t.co/e8wu1cMTuI
— James Birchall (@Birchall_87) March 30, 2021
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 30, 2021
Bill Belichick watching Mac Jones pic.twitter.com/Y1mIeljHVx
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) March 30, 2021
If nothing else, you can always count on NFL fans to overreact.
