JuJu Smith-Schuster Wants Patriots To Start Mac Jones, He’s ‘Still Got It’

Neglect Russell Wilson, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye … JuJu Smith-Schuster says he needs Mac Jones to return because the Patriots’ starter in 2024.

“Honestly, man,” the New England wideout informed TMZ Sports activities out at LAX this week, “my boy Mac, that’s my guy.”

“I know at the end of the day,” he continued, it is “whatever the coaches decide to do. But I think Mac’s still got it.”

After all, there are a lot in Foxborough who vehemently disagree with JuJu … as Jones was solely 2-9 within the 11 video games he began final season.

In these contests, he threw for simply 2,120 yards, 10 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. His quarterback score dipped all the way in which to 77.0 too.

To make issues worse for the previous first-round decide, it was the second straight yr he appeared to regress … main a lot in Patriots Nation to induce the workforce to maneuver on to a draft decide or a veteran like Wilson. In reality, NFL Community inside Ian Rapoport reported Friday the workforce itself is exploring buying and selling the 25-year-old.

However, Smith-Schuster made it clear to us he is hoping the ex-Alabama star — and his backup, Bailey Zappe — get one other likelihood in ’24.

“I’m riding with Mac,” stated the receiver, who signed a three-year take care of the Patriots final offseason. “I’m riding with my boy Zappe. Those are my boys. I came in throwing with those dudes.”

“But, whatever happens, happens.”