Getty Bill Belichick In the 2021 NFL Draft, New England Patriots head coach and general manager Bill Belichick gambled his first round pick on a new quarterback for the franchise. Two years after the departure of Patriots legend and multiple NFL record-holder Tom Brady, Belichick used the 15th overall pick on Alabama quarterback Mac Jones. Jones was coming off a 2020 season when he led Alabama to a national championship , topped the SEC in passing yards (4,500) completions (311) and passer