Brown’s absence has been debilitating for the New England Patriots offense. To get technical, the unit hasn’t executed nearly well enough at all in the first two games. The offensive line has plagued the Patriots’ offense since starting right tackle Trent Brown went down in the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1. On that particular play before the half (Jones got an intentional grounding on that one), his offensive line let him down. It wasn’t the missed opportunity that was the key issue (although it was there). But why was that? That’s where the rubber meets the road. Jones didn’t uncork a pass to a wide-open Hunter Henry for a likely touchdown against the Jets. Why this criticism of New England Patriots Mac Jones is unwarrantedįirst, an acknowledgment of some criticism of a specific play. Let’s get into some of the reasons why this criticism is bunk, as though Jones couldn’t or wouldn’t throw downfield if the opportunity presented itself. But let’s get real about this one, about Mac Jones not throwing enough downfield, please.
Critics criticize, it’s what sports commentators do.
