NEW ARTICLE: Why is Patriots QB Mac Jones Back at Practice?

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Why is Patriots QB Mac Jones Back at Practice?
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Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was back at practice again on Wednesday, which doesn't make much sense given the severity of the high ankle sprain he suffered just over 10 days ago against Baltimore.

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[Joker]

emergency back-up? Hoyer still loopy?

 

[venecol]

Short answer: they're desperate.

 

[archstanton543]

To troll the media, odds-makers and the Lions.

 

[goheels22002]

Question: What is Mac Jones' favorite restaurant?

Answer: IHOP

 

[TomPatriot]

He doesn’t want to have surgery and can handle limited participation?

 

[mike_usagisan]

He is chomping at the bit to get back out there and the medical staff have cleared him as far as practicing.

 

[archstanton543]

He is chomping at the bit to get back out there and the medical staff have cleared him as far as practicing.

Champing

 

[mike_usagisan]

Champing

Really? Aw man, I've been getting that one wrong my whole life.

Champing at the Bit vs. Chomping at the Bit – Meaning and Origin

Both forms are common and widely accepted. <em>Champing at the big</em> is the original, but <em>chomping at the bit</em> is now more common.

grammarist.com

 

[Ross12]

Champing

Really? Aw man, I've been getting that one wrong my whole life.

Champing at the Bit vs. Chomping at the Bit – Meaning and Origin

Both forms are common and widely accepted. <em>Champing at the big</em> is the original, but <em>chomping at the bit</em> is now more common.

grammarist.com

I learned something very interesting today. Thanks to you both!

 

[oldrover]

Really? Aw man, I've been getting that one wrong my whole life.

Champing at the Bit vs. Chomping at the Bit – Meaning and Origin

Both forms are common and widely accepted. <em>Champing at the big</em> is the original, but <em>chomping at the bit</em> is now more common.

grammarist.com

You'll need to change your tack on that now.

 

[mike_usagisan]

You'll need to change your tack on that now.

It's hard to change horses midstream.

 

[borg]

Question:
Why is Patriots QB Mac Jones Back at Practice?

Answer:
An exercise in mental masturbation by a coach who also believes Lil' Jordan Humphrey's copious snap count gives his offense an edge

 

[Steve102]

He knows the play book and can hand off. Put Harris and Rham in your fantasy lineups, gang. Ground and pound, its shorten the game time.

 

[tasmlab]

Really? Aw man, I've been getting that one wrong my whole life.

Champing at the Bit vs. Chomping at the Bit – Meaning and Origin

Both forms are common and widely accepted. <em>Champing at the big</em> is the original, but <em>chomping at the bit</em> is now more common.

grammarist.com

From the article itself: "Regardless, both are acceptable to use even if one is technically more correct. If you have been concerned about using it incorrectly, have no fear, you are fine either way"

 

[mike_usagisan]

From the article itself: "Regardless, both are acceptable to use even if one is technically more correct. If you have been concerned about using it incorrectly, have no fear, you are fine either way"

It's one of those cases where so many people used it incorrectly and for so long that it's now considered correct by many authorities.

 

[captain stone]

Why was Mac really on the practice field? Two reasons:

1) Papa Bear

2) Don Shula

Dam the long-term health of the QB, or of the franchise.

 

[FredFromDartmouth]

It is a long-standing practice in professional football to rush a player back from injury too soon and hobble him for the rest of the year. The Patriots seem as guilty as most other teams in this regard.

BTW, What I saw of Zappe in the preseason scares the heck out of me...is this guy really our starter? Ugh.

 

[n6249c]

Why was Mac really on the practice field? Two reasons:

1) Papa Bear

2) Don Shula

Dam the long-term health of the QB, or of the franchise.

You left out Wally Pipp.

it may be Mac rushing things, not the Pats.

 

[Patnation21]

He's probably a little nervous he could lose his job if Zappe comes out and balls. Seen this happen numerous times including famously with this team.