Former NFL quarterback explains why Patriots may need to commerce Mac Jones

With the NFL commerce deadline set for 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31, the 1-5 Patriots might be a hearth sale within the coming weeks.

Confirmed playmakers set to hit free company like Josh Uche, Kendrick Bourne, and Ezekiel Elliott might all be on the transfer, particularly if it permits New England to recoup extra draft capital.

However might New England additionally decide to commerce Mac Jones? 

The case may be made that Jones’ worth has by no means been decrease. By means of six video games, Jones has solely thrown for 1,208 yards and 5 touchdowns whereas getting knocked for seven interceptions. He’s been benched in two of the Patriots’ final three video games.

But when one other staff thinks that Jones is a worthwhile reclamation challenge, former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky wouldn’t be shocked if New England opts to maneuver on from its QB1.

“Ought to they think about it? The reply to that query is sure, if they’ve made the willpower they’re accomplished with Mac,” Orlovsky stated throughout a radio spot on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” on Wednesday. “And after I say they, it’s Mr. Kraft. After which it’s Invoice Belichick.

“Now, each of these guys have to be in conjunction pondering that they’re going to be collectively subsequent 12 months. And I do know that’s change into a subject of dialog — Is Coach Belichick going to be there? Is Mr. Kraft going to do one thing? Clearly, the years of disappointment over the past three.

“So, if each of these guys are like, ‘We’re accomplished with Mac Jones, we’re positively doing one thing else.’ Then the reply to that query is definitely sure.”