Toxicity is a common factor in every sport. It becomes more critical when toxicity spreads within a family. Recently, Mac Jones appeared as a victim of a similar incident.
The Boston Herald published a report that delved into the disarray of the club behind secrets after the Patriots’ 8-9 season, which culminated in the appointment of true offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien.
It looks that the Joe Judge situation in New England is far more serious than anybody had anticipated. There was reportedly bad blood between Judge, who rejoined Bill Belichick’s staff in February, and the Patriots’ quarterback Mac Jones, based on a blistering story in the Boston Herald.
The outlet’s Andrew Callahan stated, citing anonymous sources, that as “[Matt] Patricia came under outside pressure as the face of the offense,” Judge attracted increased criticism from inside the team.
Belichick would criticize him throughout training, and Judge and Jones often exchanged bombs with one another. A source claimed, “Jones didn’t like Judge at all, and his faith in his position coach was almost nonexistent.”
Details emerge about the #Patriots disastrous 2022 season and Mac Jones' relationship with his coaches, including QB coach Joe Judge, via @bostonherald
"Mac didn't like him, at all." per a source.
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— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) January 26, 2023
As the report elaborates, Judge’s unapproachable behavior during meetings was a major source of discontent.
In meetings, “[Judge] would talk extra loudly, attempting to portray himself like he was the man,” observed a second source. And I believe that may have irritated some individuals.
New England’s season ended with a defeat to the Bills, and Patricia’s first year as offensive coordinator ended with the club missing the playoffs. They ended up 8-9 overall and third in the AFC East. Jones’s dissatisfaction with the offensive struggles this season was evident on the field on many occasions.
Even worse, the QB sometimes hurled bombs on the ground and ignored Patricia altogether as the offense faltered.
New England’s season ended with a defeat to the Bills, and Patricia’s first year as offensive coordinator ended with the club missing the playoffs. They ended up 8-9 overall and third in the AFC East. Jones’s dissatisfaction with the offensive struggles this season was evident on the field on many occasions.
Even worse, the QB sometimes hurled bombs on the ground and ignored Patricia altogether as the offense faltered.
The Patriots introduced Bill O’Brien as their new offensive assistant and quarterbacks coach on Thursday, but their plans for Judge and Patricia remain unclear.
Following two losses this season in which New York finished 10-23, the Giants benched Judge in January. After a disappointing second season, Jones’s future with the club remains unclear.
