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Jacksonville Jaguars' Mac Jones is ready to 'get back up and keep trying' vs. Detroit Lions
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Mac Jones wants to make the most of the opportunity in front of him.
With Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence ruled out for the upcoming game against the Detroit Lions with an injury to his non-throwing shoulder, Jones will get his second chance to lead Jacksonville.
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It gives Jones another chance to show what he can do after an offseason trade from the New England Patriots landed him with his hometown franchise.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) greets Minnesota Vikings cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) after the game an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Vikings defeated the Jaguars 12-7. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
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"I think every week it's a new week and you can just take a deep breath and attack each day," Jones said during his Wednesday media availability.
Jones talked about resiliency during joint practices with the Buccaneers during training camp. He used Baker Mayfield's journey as an example of inspiration, and now, he's got a chance to take the first step on his own.
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"People will fail and get back up and keep trying," Jones said. "So that's what I'm going to do and what our team's done all year is come to work on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and go all the way through the week to put yourself in position to win the game."
Nov 10, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) avoids a tackle from safety Joshua Metellus (44) during the during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images
The Jaguars were in position to potentially win the game against the Vikings on Sunday. But Jones aired a pass that was intercepted on Jacksonville's last drive . He owned that mistake along with others on Wednesday.
"I thought I left three plays out there and if you change those three plays then maybe the outcome's a little different," he said. "So that's how I'm looking at it and that's the truth. I'm going to learn from it and move on.
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"I've been here before, which is tough, but you also have one choice and that's to get up and keep going."
Jones finished the game completing 14 of 22 passes for 111 yards with two interceptions and a fumble. And yet, the team still had a shot late.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
With a new week and new opponent, he's focused on the opportunity in front of him.
But he's grounded enough to not look ahead at what opportunities might come down the road.
"I'm trying to focus on the now and the present and that's the best way to do it," Jones said. "You don't want to get generalized and look for the future or look back. I understand that this league is about opportunity, and we have a great one this week."
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Mac Jones says NFL is about opportunity ahead of start vs. Detroit Lions
