The Denver Broncos are poised to release Russell Wilson with a post-June 1st designation, continuing their quarterback carousel. Fans and commentators are speculating about the signal-callers Denver will acquire.
They might take an interesting option in the draft with their twelfth overall pick, such as Bo Nix or JJ McCarthy, or trade up for Drake Maye or Jayden Daniels. On the free-agent market, there are less enticing candidates who could serve as a bridge to whatever quarterback they choose. Some notable names include Sam Darnold, Jacoby Brissett, and Mitchell Trubisky, all of whom may serve as effective stopgaps.
Former New England Patriots first-round pick Mac Jones is not receiving much attention as a signal caller. The 33rd Team identified the Broncos as a possible landing location for the young quarterback if he is traded this offseason. Here is their analysis:
“The Denver Broncos might be interested in Jones.” One of coach Sean Payton’s apparent complaints with Russell Wilson is that he couldn’t manage as much pre-snap and in-game dropback as Payton is accustomed to with his quarterbacks. Jones, too, has limits, but it’s hard not to see a world in which Payton receives the same performance from Jones as he had from Teddy Bridgewater a while ago.”
Mac Jones hasn’t had an ideal circumstance in New England, with a dearth of weapons and Matt Patricia as his offensive coordinator, resulting in a career decline. While the quality around Jones would not be much better in Denver, especially if Courtland Sutton and Jerry Jeudy were traded, he will surely have a great play-caller on his side: Sean Payton.
Payton made lemonade out of Teddy Bridgewater and Jameis Winston following Drew Brees’ departure. He might potentially achieve comparable success with a quarterback like Jones.
Bridgewater started five games for an injured Drew Brees in 2019 and finished 5-0 under Payton’s supervision, with a 9-2 touchdown to interception ratio. Teddy’s five-game span resulted in a three-year, 63 million dollar contract with the Carolina Panthers. Jameis Winston is notorious for his unpredictable style of play, which results in outrageous turnovers. However, under Sean, Winston settled down and went 6-4 in ten starts, with an 18-8 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Mac Jones had a strong debut season, throwing for 3,804 yards, twenty-two touchdowns, and thirteen interceptions. Jones, however, lost his offensive coordinator, Josh McDaniels, and wide receiver, Jakobi Meyers, to the Las Vegas Raiders during the next two seasons.
Although McDaniels is a terrible head coach, he had been a consistent play-caller in New England, and his departure, followed by the choice of Matt Patricia to replace him, stifled Mac Jones’ development. Jones’ top target during his sophomore season was receiver Jakobi Meyers, who caught 67 passes for 809 yards and six touchdowns. After Meyers left for free agency, Mac lacked a consistent pass catcher on the squad. Aside from DeMario Douglas, no receiver reached 500 yards.
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If you thought Denver’s lack of quality players was the problem, New England struck rock bottom. The most receptions for Mac Jones came from running back Ezekiel Elliott, not a wide receiver or tight end. Bill O’Brien was an improvement over Matt Patricia, but he was still unable to preserve the offence.
Bill Belichick also played a role in inhibiting the development of his young quarterback. Jones was benched for numerous games this season in favour of Bailey Zappe. Each week, the Patriots would ping pong, with no assurance of finishing the games. Bill was as uncommitted to his quarterbacks as a high school relationship, which contributed to Jones’ fluctuating performance.
Sean Payton has the ability to elevate anyone who plays under centre for him. Denver could easily acquire Mac Jones for a fifth or sixth-round selection, and he would be a good fit in Payton’s system. He would be an upgrade before the snap and could work the middle of the field better than Russell Wilson under Sean’s supervision. Mac Jones makes complete sense as a choice for the orange and blue.
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