The New England Patriots aren’t expected to trade Mac Jones, but a report has indicated the starting quarterback’s name has been brought up in conversations with multiple teams.
Combining that news with the reported drama in the 2022 season between Jones and coach Bill Belichick makes it hard to completely dismiss the possibility of the Patriots moving on from their former first-round draft pick.
What would happen if New England went that route?
They could always draft another quarterback and start that developmental journey all over again, or they could seek a veteran replacement to try and keep the ship afloat, while they look for the next player to captain the ship.
Here are six veteran options at quarterback for the Patriots, if they decide to move on from Jones.