It appears Mac Jones has lost the locker room, according to Andrew Callahan
Has Mac Jones lost the locker room?
Andrew Callahan, columnist at the Boston Herald, joined the show this morning and discussed a wide-range of topics surrounding the 2-8 New England Patriots. One of the topics he talked about was his latest column, which focuses on quarterback Mac Jones and how he’s lost the locker room.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 05: Mac Jones #10 of the New England Patriots looks to pass during the second half against the Washington Commanders at Gillette Stadium on November 05, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Callahan mentioned that, according to two sources familiar with the team, there is a perception that the majority of players in the locker room have lost confidence in the 3rd year quarterback. He cited a rough estimate of 80-20, indicating the extent of how much of the locker room is out on Mac. Despite recognizing Mac as a hardworking individual, Callahan expressed skepticism about the quarterback’s performance and its impact on the team.
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The guys also touched on the challenges faced by players who may be considering their future with the team given the current situation and the difficulty of showcasing their skills when the team is performing poorly. The overall sentiment conveyed was one of concern and uncertainty surrounding Mac Jones and the team’s performance.
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald: “…Like I said earlier in the show, I talked with a couple of people last night just about Mac’s status. They haven’t made a decision, as Belichick said. But two people have told me that the majority of players are out on him in the locker room and one put it as 80-20. It was the figure from the guy and let’s say that that’s even a gross estimation. You still have a long way to get down to 50-50 from there. And so I know it’s a sense in talking to people around the locker room. You can have your best game defensively or you can run certain routes or you can get open or you can block or whatever it is. And it doesn’t matter if the quarterback is throwing the ball to the other team.
Ryan Johnston: Well, I mean, they gave up ten points the other day and they lost. I mean, it’s the first time it’s happened since Brady took over.
Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald: He doesn’t get knocked and he shouldn’t. He’s a good kid. He works his ass off. He was going to bed at 6 AM to get to Germany a week before they made that trip. But it’s just not happening and it’s not going to happen here. And guys and locker room go, ‘I need to get a job somewhere else or at least put enough good tape for them to keep me here. And it’s hard to do that when we’re 2-8’ and people go, ‘That roster’s the worst in the league.'”
The New England Patriots experienced another setback in their challenging season, falling to a 2-8 record after a 10-6 defeat against the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany. The game’s notable lowlights was in the fourth-quarter interception by Patriots’ quarterback Mac Jones.
It’s the team’s bye week. After that, they turn their attention to the New York Giants.
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Greg Bedard: 10 questions from around the NFL following week 10
The 10 Questions
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 13: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills fumbles the ball against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 13, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
10. Thoughts on the current state of the Buffalo Bills?
Greg Bedard: Perfectly illustrates the issues with having a defensive head coach. You are always swimming upstream on offense and on the quarterback position, even if you have Josh Allen.
9. Who should be their next head coach?
Greg Bedard: Ben Johnson of the Lions or some other offensive whiz.
DENVER, COLORADO – JANUARY 08: Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos attempts a pass during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field At Mile High on January 08, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
8. Thoughts on the pass interference penalty that preceded the field goal sequence?
Greg Bedard: I just hate the spot foul. I just I hate it in the pro game. Hate it.
7. Thoughts on how the Broncos handled the clock down the stretch?
Greg Bedard: It was a joke. Worry about yourself, don’t worry about the opponent and timeouts. Just go win the game and don’t worry about the other stuff.
EAST LANSING, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 21: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines congratulates J.J. McCarthy #9 after one of his second half touchdown passes while playing the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium on October 21, 2023 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
6. Thoughts on the Michigan cheating scandal…
Greg Bedard: They did it. Own it. And don’t bring Rutgers into this.
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)
5. Now they’ve hit the bye, who has been the biggest tool bag of this Pats season?
Greg Bedard: Jack Jones. What a baby.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JANUARY 29: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals and Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs meet on the field after the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 29, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
4. If you were starting a franchise and could have any quarterback on the planet (meaning pro or college), who would you take? Give me your top three picks in order.
Greg Bedard: Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert.
3. What NFL team should Pats fans be most jealous of?
Greg Bedard: The Chiefs. I think they are now favored to win their third Super Bowl title in five years, which means they are coming for you and Brady.
CINCINNATI, OHIO – DECEMBER 12: George Kittle #85 and Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrate winning 26-23 in overtime against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 12, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
2. Some NFL players including George Kittle, believe the NFL should go to two bye weeks (they actually did this in 1993). How do you feel about that?
Greg Bedard: Totally agree. But the owners aren’t going to do it until you give them the 18th game and then they will do the two bye weeks.
1.What’s the best thing you ever did during a bye week?
Greg Bedard: Nothing really comes to mind. I mean, normally I use it just to rest. Like a long weekend. But, you know, living in Florida when I did, probably playing golf. Just chill out, playing golf.
