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The Athletic Football Show on Mac Jones

PodcastQuarterbacks at a crossroads in 2026
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Mack Jones is, I think, the stand-in of this type of player for next year. If you give Mack Jones something that is like a slight downgrade or even the Sam Darnold contract in year one, you are paying him probably $12 million against the cap.
Mentioned at 36:25 – 37:32

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Jones is a potential low-cost veteran bridge option for teams in 2027.

The source identifies Mac Jones as a potential stand-in for a 'mid-tier resurrected first-round pick' in the 2027 quarterback market. He is viewed as a veteran option who could be signed at a manageable cap hit (around $12 million) to compete or bridge the gap for teams like the Panthers.

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