Is Mac Jones the long-term answer at quarterback for the New England Patriots?
The 24-year-old will look to take the next step in his development after an impressive rookie campaign. He began his NFL career by completing 67.6 percent of his passes for 3,801 yards, 22 touchdowns and 13 interceptions.
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Throwing coach Tom House, who also famously worked with Patriots great Tom Brady, believes we've only seen the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Jones' potential. He raved about Jones' work ethic and steady improvement in a new episode of the Next Pats Podcast with Phil Perry.
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"The sky is the limit with this young man," House said. "Here's a young man that's just at the beginning of his skill acquisition window, which is age 19, 20 until age 34, 35.
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"What I see with these elite guys, they try to get a little bit better every day. Not 20 percent better today. Like one percent, two percent. And that's what you see when you work with and hang out with Mac. You're looking at a young man that is trying to get better at something every stinking day. The result will be that, what was a question mark about how well will he throw down the line, it's getting better every day because he's working at it.
"The net result, he's a better quarterback than he was a year ago, and he should get better every year until 35, 36. Will he be a Tom Brady and still be producing at age 45? I don't know. But it doesn't mean he can't.
Also in the new episode: Phil Perry answers some mailbag questions before Week 1.
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