Mac Jones Has A Fan In Drew Brees

Count recently retired Saints quarterback Drew Brees as a fan of Patriots rookie signal-caller, Mac Jones.

Brees, now a member of the NFL media, spoke on a conference call this week and, when asked, felt that Jones was the steal of the draft.

“It’s probably the guy who is most ready to play NFL quarterback right now, of all the guys who were taken before,” said Brees via WEEI. “His level of execution last year at Alabama, and I know we can sit here and argue he’s got the best players on the field on his side, on both sides of the ball, but in watching the National Championship game, that’s where it became very evident to me. This guy’s level of execution, his understanding of offensive football, his timing, his rhythm, his ability not only to make the routine throws but to make throws that you’re going to need to make at the next level in order to win games and take care of the football the way he did, I felt like he was the most NFL ready.”

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Brees’ evaluation of Jones falls in line with what we have seen thus far through three preseason games. It’s one of the biggest reasons why the Patriots have decided to go with Jones from day one when they take the field this Sunday against the Dolphins.

Jones has actually drawn some comparison to Brees, the current career leader in passing yards. Most notably, former Patriots offensive coordinator Charlie Weiss sang his praises back in February when he spoke with ESPN’s Mike Reiss.

“What are the two most important components of a star quarterback? They have the ‘it’ factor. And they’re accurate. That’s who [Jones] was,” said Weiss. “When you talk about Trevor Lawrence, what makes him so special is that he can do everything Mac Jones can and he’s athletic. [Justin] Fields, really good player. Zach Wilson, really good player. The kid from North Dakota State [Trey Lance], really good player. But this guy, [Jones], he’s the one making all the plays. All he does is win and throw completions.”

Patriots fans would be just fine if this is how Jones’ career played out. It all begins on Sunday against the Dolphins for the newly turned 23-year-old.