Patriots Could Sign Playoff Corner Amid Jack Jones Absence

The New England Patriots could part ways with Jack Jones this offseason and it seems like the team should focus on a playoff corner instead.

Jeff Howe from The Athletic reported that the Patriots have yet to cut ties with Jones following his arrest at the Boston airport. However, he did reveal that the organization doesn’t like this incident at all. Jones could end up in jail which would leave the Patriots in a really uncomfortable position. In other words, they will have to find another cornerback.

Patriots could get the playoff corner and replace Jones

Nick Goss from NBC Sports has a suggestion for the team. According to him, the Patriots would work really well with free agent cornerback Fabian Moreau. The 29-year-old could be an ideal replacement for Jones. In 2022, he had 50 solo tackles and 10 pass deflections.

Hurts to Smitty with Fabian Moreau on his BACK. Talk about a window🪟 pic.twitter.com/I31y8ElV5j

— Victor Williams (@ThePhillyPod) December 13, 2022

“Moreau played pretty well for the Giants last season and ranked fourth on the team in total tackles with 66,” Goss wrote. “He played 14 games and started 11 of them. It’s honestly a little surprising that Moreau remains unsigned. Someone who held his own as a starter for a playoff team deserves another opportunity.”

Chad Graff from The Athletic discussed the Patriots cornerback situation, suggesting that Jones’ absence would make things difficult for the team.

“If Jones isn’t on the team in 2023, the Patriots’ depth at outside cornerback looks bleak — even after drafting [Christian] Gonzalez in the first round,” Graff wrote. “Jonathan Jones, who is 5-foot-10, probably would have to play on the outside opposite Gonzalez. Marcus Jones likely would have to start in the slot, potentially limiting his usage on special teams and offense.

“After that, the team’s depth falls off pretty drastically and could cause the defense to play with three or four safeties on the field at the same time.”

Moreau won’t cost the Patriots a lot and he has great experience. In his six-season career, he had six interceptions, 35 pass deflections, a fumble recovery, and 252 tackles. Not bad for a future Patriots corner, right?