Mac Jones Reveals Mindset Heading Into Second Season With Patriots

Mac Jones is entering his second season in the NFL and yes, his mindset is right. Although doubters keep saying that the young quarterback will never be the New England Patriots QB of the future. Jones is here to prove them wrong and his teammates will definitely agree with him on this one.

The Alabama prospect did an interview with Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston. Jones talked about his offseason activities and all the changes he made so far. His physique is different and Jones has embraced his new figure. Leading the Patriots is a big deal for every player in the NFL. Jones will try to get the best of it.

“I made significant strides in that area,” Jones said of changing his nutrition. “Fixing my body, feeling comfortable, feeling healthier and better. At the end of the day, you’re still a human and you want to eat what you want to eat, but you have to be disciplined.”

Mac Jones works on his mindset

Patriots players and assistants noticed great improvement in Jones’ performance and appearance. That’s more than great news for everyone on his team. Jones led the team to a seven-game winning streak in 2021 and he is more than motivated to improve his stats next season.

“It all goes back into just trying to be a better player and person. That was my goal this offseason,” Jones detailed. “I feel better, I feel confident, and that’s what’s important. I’m just gonna try and go in there and do my thing and lead everybody and help us come together as a unit. That’s kind of what it’s all about, and the offseason’s a great time to sit back and relax a little bit but also try and make strides in where you want to make strides, so I feel like I’ve done that.”

Jones has earned a lot of fans in his first season with the Patriots. Veteran center David Andrews said he was a hard working kid and praised his leadership skills. Former Patriots wideout star Julian Edelman can’t wait to see the best of Jones in his second year with the Patriots.