"Mac Jones isn't being the substitute teacher. It's not a lightweight workload," Cowherd said. "He leads the NFL in pass attempts with backups and [is] getting banged around. This isn't the substitute teacher that comes in and you watch a movie in class in fifth grade. Like, this is a real assignment. (San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan) is forcing Mac Jones to lead the offense."
"The former Patriots first-round draft pick has led the 4-1 Niners to three victories this season as the injured Brock Purdy's backup quarterback on the West Coast. His latest was a 26-23 OT win in which he completed 67.3 percent of his passes (33-for-49) for 342 yards with two touchdowns and zero interceptions. One of those TDs found the hands of a fellow ex-New England offensive player in wide receiver Kendrick Bourne."
"Jones started 42 games for New England in three seasons before he was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars in March 2024 following head coach Bill Belichick's departure and Jerod Mayo's hiring. His rookie year in 2021 was his best as a Patriot. Jones threw for 3,801 yards and 22 touchdowns with 13 picks, completing 67.6 percent of his passes. He placed second in NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year voting behind the Cincinnati Bengals' WR Ja'Marr Chase."
Mac Jones has produced strong performances as Brock Purdy's backup, leading the 4-1 San Francisco 49ers to three victories this season. He engineered a 26-23 overtime win, completing 67.3 percent of his passes (33-for-49) for 342 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions, with a 100.9 QB rating. Jones leads the NFL in pass attempts among backups and is absorbing significant physical contact while running the offense. Jones started 42 games for New England, had a 3,801-yard, 22-touchdown rookie season, and was traded to Jacksonville in March 2024.
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