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NFL Hot Takes: Brock Purdy, Mac Jones could lose starting jobs in 2023

By David Ricuito

Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) talks with head coach Bill Belichick and Matthew Patricia during the second half of a game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) talks with head coach Bill Belichick and Matthew Patricia during the second half of a game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 12, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) speaks to the media at the Patriots minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 12, 2023; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) speaks to the media at the Patriots minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4: Mac Jones, New England Patriots

After an impressive rookie season, Mac Jones struggled in his second year. In 14 starts, Jones threw for 2,997 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

He missed some time due to an ankle sprain, but in those games he missed, rookie fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe was impressive. In four games last season, Zappe threw for 781 yards, five touchdowns and three interceptions.

Jones was benched in Week 7 in favor of Zappe, although the WKU product did not do much better. As a result, Jones was the starter for the rest of the season.

Mac Jones will be the starter again this season, but it is certainly possible the Patriots will give Zappe another look if they do not like what they see from Jones.

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