NFL Twitter reacts to Patriots QB Mac Jones dominating Giants in joint practice

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NFL Twitter reacts to Mac Jones dominating Giants in joint practice

/ by Nick Goss

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New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones took full advantage of Cam Newton's absence Wednesday by dominating the competition in a joint practice with the New York Giants at Gillette Stadium.

Jones was accurate, he showed poise in the pocket and he didn't make any egregious mistakes against a very good Giants defense. By most accounts, it was the 2021 first-round pick's best practice as a Patriot so far.

Will it be enough to move him ahead of Newton in the Patriots' quarterback competition? Time will tell.

Here's a roundup of notable Twitter reaction to Jones' excellent showing against the Giants at Wednesday's joint practice.

Alllllll done. Nearly 150-minutes of work in 90 degrees and humid. Mac Jones was dialed in and padded what I perceive to be his lead in QB competition. Probably about 6 plays overall for him during entire workout which werenât fine to excellent. Agholor and Wynn left practice
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) August 25, 2021

Bill Belichick sought out Mac Jones on the sideline after the first-team offense scored. Jones was alone on a knee. Belichick was on his way to park himself behind his defense. Belichick found Jones, stopped to watch one snap, turned, high-fived his rookie. Moved on. https://t.co/yoZ7UlS2sP
— Phil Perry (@PhilAPerry) August 25, 2021

Highlight play: Mac Jones, leading a two-minute drill, delivers a gem to RB James White on a 20-yard wheel route up the right sideline, with Giants LB Blake Martinez in competitive coverage.

Nice over-the-shoulder catch. Nice touch on the pass.

Mac meeting the moment.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 25, 2021

Mac Jones giving Bill Belichick something to think about today as it relates to starting QB. Jones took a TON of reps, and he was on his game, capping things off with successful 2-minute long TD drive. He got a low-5 from Belichick after that one.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 25, 2021

Mac Jones was a surgical 35 of 40 against the Giants defense in practice, including a stretch of 18 consecutive completions. Jones hit Jakobi Meyers for a 50-yard TD against double coverage in the final two-minute period. With temps approaching 90 degrees, it was an intense day.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) August 25, 2021

I see you @MacJones_10 . I. See. You. ð
— Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) August 25, 2021

Through almost 90 minutes of today's Patriots-Giants practice, Mac Jones > Daniel Jones.

And it hasn't been close.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 25, 2021

Mac Jones just completed 18 straight passes against the Giants in team drills around one "sack." His streak ended with a pass tipped at the ling of scrimmage

He's 24-of-28 overall. He's taken two sacks, by my count.

This has been his best practice as a Patriot.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) August 25, 2021

Today vs the Giants:

11v11s
Mac Jones: 21/26

7v7s
Mac Jones: 13/14

Overall:
Mac Jones: 34/40 (85%)

Jones was the best QB on the field today and it wasnât close. This was his best practice and simply put, looks like an NFL starting quarterback.
— Mark Daniels (@ByMarkDaniels) August 25, 2021

Errant throws by Mac were few and far between. Got away with 1 or 2 but considering he threw against a defense and took all the reps it was a great performance.
— Paul Perillo (@pfwpaul) August 25, 2021

Mac Jones shredded the Giants today. His best practice of the year.

If there is a window of opportunity for him to become the starter, he took full advantage of it today. #Patriots
— Brian Hines (@iambrianhines) August 25, 2021