Hi everyone,

Lifelong Pats fan here. I’ve turned to Reddit because many of the Patriot X accounts have become unbearable with the BB and Mac slander. I agree with criticism where criticism is due (like taking Mac out on the 2 minute drill where he won the game against BUF a few short weeks ago), but it’s just felt like rumor mills, speciation, and hate (which, I get. The last few years have been tough for many of us spoiled from 2001-2018). No hate, but that’s not the content I want.

I have a question though: why has Pats Nation seemingly gone so anti-Mac Jones and BB? Why haven’t we taken a similar approach to Miami fans with their Tuanon stuff? Of course it’s probably not Tuanon that elevated his game (having a top 5 all time WR doesn’t hurt), but having positive fan sentiment probably helped, especially with the mental stuff.

If I were in the drivers seat, I think I would like us to take a similar approach the Jets tried this year. Bring in Kirk Cousins on a 2-3 year deal to give Mac time to develop and rebuild confidence, draft a true WR1 (Marvin Harrison Jr.), re-solidify our offensive line, and retain our defense (who has done fairly well this year, even without Judon and Gonzo)

I’m just one person though, and I know there’s a lot going on here, so I’d love to get more than my perspective on these issues facings Pats Nation.

  • FuqwonBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I am of the opinion that the Patriots broke Mac. I think there’s a reality where they don’t make Patricia the OC, they bring in someone competent, invest in the OL, bring in playmakers, don’t totally fuck the 2022 draft, and Mac is a competent and capable QB.

    But none of that happened and instead the reality is that Mac’s time in NE is over. He needs to go somewhere else to have a chance at a career and the Patriots need to go in a different direction.