in a recent episode of The Dan and ninko show Rob Ninkovich a former New England Patriots linebacker and two-time Super Bowl champion let lose on M Jones the quarterback who was once at the Helm of the Patriots offense nich's comments have created quite a stir showcasing just How Deep The Rift between him and Jones runs Ninkovich known for his No Nonsense approach on and off the field didn't hold back when discussing Jones's time with the Patriots and his current stint with the Jacksonville Jaguars with the mix of sarcasm and raw emotion Ninkovich criticized Jones for what he perceived as a lackluster performance and Leadership during his tenure with New England look at freaking M Jones down in Jacksonville right now he's grying all over the place ninka quipped suggesting that Jones's impressive preseason stats against Lessa competition didn't impress him when co-host Dan O'Brien brought up that Jones reportedly Harbors negative feelings towards Ninkovich the former Patriots linebacker frustration boiled over I don't give a f Ninkovich said bluntly I'll smack the S out of fing Mac Jones I don't care do you care if somebody doesn't like you his harsh words underscored a deep-seated disdain for Jones mixed with a seemingly indifferent attitude towards Jones's personal opin opinions about him nich's critique wasn't just about Jones's on field performance but also his leadership skills he expressed a clear frustration with what he viewed as Jones's repetitive and unoriginal press conference speeches I couldn't listen to yeah you know I've just got to keep working and got to get better over and over again Ninkovich said his comparison of Jones's press conferences to Drake May's approach highlighted a preference for a more Dynamic and impactful leader the former Patriots linebacker also reflected on Jones's overall performance pointing out that despite leading the NFL with a 11 15.9 passer rating in the preseason Jones's previous Seasons with New England were marked by inconsistency Jones's tenure with the Patriots ended with a series of struggles including being benched multiple times and eventually being traded to Jacksonville for a sixth round pick his AA coincided with the Patriots drafting Drake May whom Ninkovich seems to have more faith in nich's commments reveal a strong opinion on the Patriots decision to move on from Jones in the New Direction they're taking with me he articulated a clear preference for Ma's demeanor which he views as more aligned with the Patriots current needs the shift from Jones to May symbolizes a broader change within the Patriots one that ninka is evidently in favor of in summary Rob nich's recent Outburst about Matt Jones sheds light on a contentious chapter in Patriots history and highlights the ongoing debate about the team's quarterback situation his candid remarks reflect a mixture of personal frustration and professional critique offering a glimpse into the high stakes world of NFL personalities and Team Dynamics stay subscribed for more videos