Patriots head coach Bill Belichick joined elite company with his 300th regular season win in Sunday’s comeback over the Bills.
Belichick, Don Shula and George Halas are the only coaches to hold that honor.
Patriots QB Mac Jones said Monday afternoon on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego with Arcand” program that he congratulated Belichick for the accomplishment.
“Yeah, I think that’s really cool that that happened and I know we want more,” Jones said of the 2-5 Patriots. “I thought that was great that he got that done, and it was cool to be the quarterback for the game.”
Jones was asked what it’s like playing for Belichick, who’s just 17 wins away from passing Shula as the all-time wins leader.
“Yeah, I think it’s definitely a great experience,” Jones said. “I’ve been very fortunate to have played quarterback for — Corky Rogers was my high school coach, passed away, but winningest Florida coach in history. Obviously Coach (Nick) Saban and Coach Belichick. I guess I’ll have a good book one day.
“But yeah, it’s good to have that. I think that’s very important for players when you have a history of great coaches that you’ve worked with. I think that really helps.”
The sometimes-sullen Belichick was in a good mood this weekend, cracking jokes at the Patriots Hall of Fame ceremony honoring Dante Scarnecchia and Mike Vrabel. He was joking with the media after Sunday’s game, imploring ex-Patriots QB and 98.5 broadcaster Scott Zolak to give him a softball question.
Jones was asked if he gets to see that lighter side of Belichick often.
“I think everyone brings their own personality whether that’s a player — I think about someone like KB (Kendrick Bourne) who always has positive energy and things like that,” Jones said. “Coaches have their personalities too. I always say that about myself. Just be yourself, right? You gotta really enjoy the people that you’re working with regardless of the result. You have to enjoy it and go out there and compete every week. That’s players and coaches.”
