Mac Jones Shares Heartfelt Message to Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick as Difficult Patriots Chapter Comes to an End

2023 didn’t amount to the season that Mac Jones was expecting! He faced backlash for not leading his team to more wins.
Despite going up against one of the NFL’s worst-ranked defenses, Jones failed to impress. He only attained a pair of interceptions in the first half when facing off the Giants in December. This resulted in his benching.

Now with the 2024 offseason trade starting, Jones found his new home in the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. Bidding goodbye to his former team, Jones shared a heartfelt note for Pats’ fans, Robert Kraft, and Bill Belichick.

A dream came true for Mac Jones!

The New England Patriots have traded their quarterback to the Jags, fulfilling his hometown wishes. Acknowledging his three-year stint with the Pats and the recent trade, Jones took to his official X account to share how he is feeling. Jones wrote a caption, “Thank you, New England!” and shared a heartfelt note writing, “The last three seasons with the New England Patriots are years I will cherish for the rest of my life. I will always be grateful for my time in New England and for the opportunity to start my career in the NFL.”

Writing for owner Robert Kraft & Bill Belichick, Jones expressed, “To Mr. Kraft and the Kraft family, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to make my dream of playing in the NFL come true. To coach Belichick and all the coaches and support staff who helped me each and every day, including training, equipment, strength, video staff, and everyone in between, thank you for all that you did to help prepare me over the years. I truly appreciate each and every one of you.” He also thanked and honored his teammates due to the fruitful bond he enjoyed with them over the years.

Jones concluded by showing his excitement for his future. He said, “I am thrilled to go home and to get to work in Duuuuvali thank you to the Jacksonville Jaguars organization for the opportunity.” Things might fare better for the 25-year-old in the future as he looks to regain his confidence by playing in his hometown.

Jones is returning to his hometown!

Mac Jones passed his physical with the Jaguars and got a ride home from his mom. He’s happy to be returning to his hometown, where his grandmother lives, after a tough season with the Patriots. Despite the setbacks, Jones is now determined to work hard and get his career back on track. Post-signing, the former Alabama quarterback, expressed his hopes for a fresh start. He emphasized his desire to “get the train back on the tracks and get it moving in the right direction.”

He continued, “The results may have been there some days and may have not been there others. But I think the important part for me is sticking to that process like I’ve always done, just trying to get back to that but at the same time just knowing my role, knowing where I’m at and just understanding that this is a great spot for me in my hometown.” The Pats traded him to the Jags for a sixth-round pick, and now he’ll compete with C. J. Beathard for the backup QB position behind Trevor Lawrence.

Both the quarterbacks have a chance to make the team. However, only one is likely to stay on the roster when the season begins. Nevertheless, what do you make of Jones’ future prospects at the Jags? Do you think his shortcomings amounted to his faults or sprung up due to a lack of support offered to him? What did you make of his goodbye post? Let us know in the comments section below.

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