While the validity of such criticism has varying levels of truth - he didn’t have to do much to help the Patriots blow out the Jets with ease last weekend - it has nevertheless created a narrative on the 15th overall pick. Some of the louder cries have been complaints that the rookie quarterback has been too conservative, settling for shorter throws instead of airing out some deep passes. BOSTON (CBS) - Through just two games, Mac Jones has generated quite a bit of chatter during his brief NFL career.