Why are J.C. Jackson and Jack Jones still in New England?
On Wednesday it was reported that J.C, Jackson will not be traveling to Germany with the New England Patriots for their upcoming matchup with the Indianapolis Colts. It was later reported that he and Jack Jones were late to the team hotel last weekend, which could have led to their benching in the first quarter against the Washington Commanders. On Wednesday’s Felger and Mazz, Felger gave his thoughts as to why Jackson and Jones are still with the Patriots.
Why are J.C. Jackson and Jack Jones still with the Patriots?Ā
Felger: I heard Beetle and Zo talking about this…Why is J.C. Jackson still here? Why is he here in the first place? Why is Jack Jones still here? Why are these guys still here? You suck. They obviously have problems as professionals or adults or whatever. And I’ve heard some stuff about J.C. Jackson and he’s got some issues. And obviously, I’d say Jack Jones has some issues because the man thought it was okay to bring loaded guns to the airport. So why are these guys here? And they ask the question and I’m talking to my radio, I’m like, Why do you think they’re here guys?
Jim Murray: Affordable.
Mazz: Cheap.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 05: Jack Jones #13 of the New England Patriots forces Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders out of bounds during the first half at Gillette Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Felger: J.C. Jackson is being paid by somebody else and Jack Jones is on a really cheap rookie contract. Answer your own question. Why are they here? Because they have affordable contracts. That’s why they’re still here. And that, to me, is a much bigger thing. That has to come to an end. That has to stop. Like this penny pinching, and you can point to Bill, you can point to anyone else, put it wherever you want, it’s the organization that continues to do this and they continue to skimp on quality because they’re obsessed with the cost and the price and the value and you’ve lowered yourself in the process. You have coaches and front office people who are unworthy, but they’re here because they’re cheap or free or someone else is paying their salary. You have coaches here who are here not because they’re worthy but because they’re cheap or are being paid by somebody else. You have players who are here who are unworthy, but they’re here because they’re cheap or being paid by somebody else and J.C. Jackson is the most recent example. The Chargers are paying his salary. So he’s here and he remains here.
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Greg Bedard: 3 Up and 3 Down for the Patriots in Week 9
3 UP
Christian Barmore
Foxboro, MA, Sep. 25, 2022: New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore reacts during a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. (Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports)
Greg Bedard: He’s been on a heater. He was tremendous. This was his best game of the season. At least five total quarterback pressures. He’s he’s been a beast inside. He’s playing really, really well for this team.
Deatrich Wise Jr.
Nov 5, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) throws the ball while New England Patriots defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. (91) defends during the first half at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Bedard: Very similar to Barmore. Same number of like impact plays and quarterback pressures They both played really well and won their matchups.
Michael Onwenu
PHILADELPHIA, PA – AUGUST 19: Mike Onwenu #71 of the New England Patriots walks off the field after the preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on August 19, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Patriots defeated the Eagles 35-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Greg Bedard: Had him for just one knockdown. I thought he was tremendous in this game. It’s amazing what he’s done since moving on the right tackle and it makes you wonder why they didn’t do this a lot, lot sooner.
3 DOWN
Mac Jones
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 05: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass against the Washington Commanders during the second half at Gillette Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Greg Bedard: I had him for eight plus plays and 13 minus plays in this game. This is now, outside of the fourth quarter against the Bills, he’s been playing losing football for five straight weeks.
Connor McDermott
Nov 5, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots Conor McDermott during the first half against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Bedard: I think he did okay in this game. But seven total quarterback pressures and almost getting your quarterback decapitated on that sack that was negated by the ridiculous roughing the passer penalty is just not good enough.
Jalen Mills
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 05: Sam Howell #14 of the Washington Commanders is tackled by Jalen Mills #2 and Adrian Phillips #21 of the New England Patriots during the first half at Gillette Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Greg Bedard: Multiple missed tacklesincluding the third and 23. He didn’t even play that much. Like he’s one of those guys that I look at and I’m just like, I don’t know how much he’s invested in this anymore. I think there are starting to be some guys inthe secondary and on this fence that are starting to get in that group.
