Despite some early struggles Mac Jones says he’s leaving Foxborough, Massachusetts with “no regrets.”
Reflecting on his time with the Patriots at this week’s introductory press conference, the former 15th overall pick said that he learned a lot in New England and that he looks forward to reviving his career down in Jacksonville.
“I have all the respect in the world for those guys up there,” Jones said Thursday. “They’re my first team, drafted me in the first round. Can’t thank them enough. We kind of just decided the mutual parting of ways was the best decision for both of us … and I think it’s a great decision.”
Jones added that he’s confident he can turn things around for himself with the Jags after what he went through with the Pats.
“A lot of great learning experiences,” the QB continued. “Learned from a great head coach, obviously, one of the greatest of all time, and fortunate to work with some great coaches and learned a lot, played a lot of games, started a lot of games, and obviously things went the way they did and my goal was to kind of get the train back on the tracks. So, I think I can do that here.”
Jones’ play regressed mightily after a promising Pro Bowl campaign in his rookie season. But he’s not letting that get him down as he looks back on his first three years as a pro.
“I don’t have regrets,” he said. “I feel like I put everything out there, gave a lot to that organization, and they gave a lot to me.”
Jones will now backup Trevor Lawrence who was the No. 1 pick in his draft.