Julian Edelman explains harsh criticism of Mac Jones during 2022 season

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Former New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has opened up about his criticism of Mac Jones.

Edelman ripped Jones for his show of emotion at the Las Vegas Raiders game in December. He explained an unwritten prerequisite for quarterbacks and why he was so hard on Jones, during his appearance on the Barstool Sports podcast Pardon My Take, as transcribed by NESN.coms Keagan Stiefel.

He’s a good boy, but you see people and who they really are when (expletive) hits the fan and you can’t do that as a quarterback, Edelman said. He’s a young man and his situation he was in, I’m not saying it was an easy situation, especially with Matty P calling games. But everyone is watching you when you’re the quarterback. There is something to be said for this, and there is a standard. There are rules.

Don’t come and tell me, Oh, well Brady, Brady had like three Super Bowls when (expletive) showed a coach for one for the first time. Didn’t report to a coach, but argued with someone and showed emotion. You can’t do that, especially when you’re still trying to figure out who you are.

Jones finished the season with 2,997 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

The quarterback played better in the second half of the season, but his on-field issues persisted. He finished with 243 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions in the season finale loss to the Buffalo Bills.

This offseason could be different, as the Patriots now have an offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach in Bill OBrien. The quarterback is entering a critical third year for a Patriots team looking to once again become a viable competitor to the AFC.

Edelman could have a point about demeanor on the pitch, as Jones continues to progress in his career and leads the attack. Nonetheless, all eyes will be on him as the franchise’s de facto face and former first-round pick.

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