Prior to the 2021 NFL draft, coach Bill Belichick did diligent research on former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones — who land with the New England patriots at 15th overall.
It’s well documented that Belichick and Alabama head coach Nick Saban have a close relationship. With New England preparing to take Jones, Saban peeled back the curtain on what teams were asking about the quarterback
Saban joined the Keyshawn, JWill & Zubin Show on Thursday. During the show, he revealed some of the pre-draft questions that Belichick had about Jones, as well as discussing the new era of Alabama quarterbacks. Here’s what Saban revealed on Radio.
What were Nick Saban’s pre-draft conversations like with Bill Belichick when it came to Mac Jones?
Joining @KeyJayandZ this morning, Saban shared insight on that topic and more. Audio here at 10:30 mark (https://t.co/FKsaT2ak0h), and Q&A below: pic.twitter.com/TGWkxqyHjw
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As New England looks to make Jones a key part of their future, he is ushering in a new era of Patriots football.