It appears like former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is attempting to make sure that his previous job is in good fingers.
Current Patriots QB Mac Jones mentioned Tuesday on WEEI’s “Jones and Mego with Arcand” that Brady has been a “mentor.”
“He’s definitely a legend, and I have all the respect for him,” Jones mentioned. “He’s a terrific man. He’s truly helped me quite a bit already, simply speaking to him or no matter, and he’s been a terrific mentor and stuff.
“He’s a great player, love watching his film. He pops up on game tape obviously from last year too. He’s always on the film doing the right things. Just trying to learn from him. He’s been awesome.”
Brady is returning to Gillette Stadium on Sunday to be honored throughout the Patriots’ season opener towards the Eagles.
Jones mentioned final month that “Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever player in the NFL.” He additionally mentioned that he’s “trying to chase the standard that he set every day.”
Jones didn’t truly change Brady because the Patriots’ beginning quarterback. There was a yr of Cam Newton in between the 2 QBs. But it’s nonetheless troublesome to flee the shadow of a seven-time Super Bowl champion.
“I got drafted like three years ago, so it’s just trying to move on from that part of it,” Jones mentioned final month, “and understanding how you can set the standard that he had already set, you know? For us it’s just, every year is a new year. You’ve gotta go out and earn it. He did that every year. And I’m going to continue to do that as well.”
Brady may need to place in some further work with Jones this week to assist the Patriots beat the defending NFC champions.
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was complimentary of Brady and Jones this week.
Source: www.bostonherald.com
