From 6 a.m. texts to criticism, Pats' Jones taking it all in
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones watches during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones watches during an NFL football practice, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Aug. 05, 2021 12:07 PM EDT
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones runs a drill during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones runs a drill during an NFL football practice, Saturday, July 31, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Jul. 31, 2021 01:46 PM EDT
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up for a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones winds up for a pass during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Aug. 04, 2021 12:23 PM EDT
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) greets quarterback Mac Jones (50) during an NFL football practice, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots running back Damien Harris (37) greets quarterback Mac Jones (50) during an NFL football practice, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Jul. 30, 2021 11:50 AM EDT