Curran: Pats, Mac Jones simply did not take desired step forward in 2022

All-Access Daily brings you the latest Boston sports news. [View in browser]( [NBC SPORTS BOSTON]( [All Access Daily]( DECEMBER 27, 2022 [Patriots, Mac Jones did not take step forward in 2022 after encouraging 2021]( [Celtics' Marcus Smart proposes to girlfriend with assist from Will Smith]( DEC.26 2022 [Updated 2023 NFL Draft order: List of first-round picks after Week 16 results]( DEC. 26, 2022 PODCASTS [5 reasons for cautious optimism as Patriots stagger down the stretch]( Tom Curran welcomes in Phil Perry and Matt Cassel to take one last look at the Patriots’ absurd finish against the Raiders; how does a team respond following a loss like that, and are we at the point where Mac Jones’ on-field frustrations are more negative than positive. Then, the guys preview Saturday’s matchup with the Bengals and discuss reasons they’re cautiously optimistic about where this team goes from here. 30:47 MY TEAMS [I'm an image]( [Who will be Patriots' offensive coordinator in 2023? NFL coaches share predictions]( [I'm an image]( [NFL Rumors: Mac Jones fined for controversial block on Eli Apple]( [I'm an image]( [NFL Playoff Picture: How Dolphins' loss helps Patriots in AFC race]( TODAY'S GAMES HOU 10-23 AT BOS 24-10 DEC. 27 7:30 PM EST NBCSB Follow us For up-to-the minute coverage, follow @NBCSBoston This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL} because you are a registered user and subscriber of [NBC Sports Boston]( [CONTACT US](mailto:responseemail@rsn.nbcsports.com) | [UNSUBSCRIBE]( | [PRIVACY POLICY]( Please do not reply to this email. [Contact us](mailto:responseemail@nbcsports.com) or send a letter to NBC Sports c/o Webmaster,NBC Sports Boston, 189 B Street, Needham, MA 02494