"In the years following Brady's departure from the Patriots, the team struggled to find their next franchise quarterback, with Bill Belichick deferring the decision for a season by bringing in veteran Cam Newton in 2020. That put them in position to take one of the most highly regarded rookies in the next draft, as Alabama's Mac Jones fell into their lap with the 15th overall pick."
"Whether the head coach really wanted to take Jones continues to be a debate, but it didn't look like a bad choice throughout his rookie season. Beyond that, however, was a dumpster fire, to put it kindly, which inevitably led to a massive downfall for the team that for the last two decades dominated the rest of the league. It eventually came crashing down, with Belichick refusing to talk to Jones and the quarterback getting traded by Jerod Mayo and Co. last year."
"They now have a chance to see if Jones can be the guy since Brock Purdy is injured and will miss some time, leaving the 49ers with a tough question the Patriots know all too well. The 49ers might learn to regret taking a chance on Mac Jones at quarterback this season Although they don't have any legitimate options beyond Jones to fill in for Purdy, it's a difficult decision for the 49ers to make."
Brady's departure left the Patriots searching for a franchise quarterback, prompting Bill Belichick to sign veteran Cam Newton in 2020 and select Alabama's Mac Jones with the 15th overall pick. Jones produced a solid rookie season but subsequently regressed amid organizational turmoil that culminated in Belichick refusing to talk to him and a trade executed under Jerod Mayo. The Patriots drafted Drake Maye to pursue a new starter. Jones' stint with the Jaguars failed, and he joined the 49ers, who originally considered him in 2021. Brock Purdy's injury has positioned Jones as a potential fill-in while the 49ers weigh trust and risk.
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