Bart Scott calls Mac Jones 'Greg McElroy 2.0,' talks Patriots potentially drafting him | Bart & Hahn

Bart & Hahn react to Mel Kiper Jr.'s 2021 NFL Mock Draft, going in on Alabama QB Mac Jones being projected to go No. 15 overall, and discussing what the New York Jets should do.
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[@Booger4breakfast]

That was the weakest take I’ve ever seen.

[@bradywhalen8854]

You mean the Mac Jones that threw for 41 touchdowns in a shortened season and dominated everyone? Compared to the Greg McElroy that threw for 37 touchdowns in two full years of starting?

[@Maverick_682]

This dude is a straight clown. How does trash like this guy even get on air? Don't get me wrong, I love GMac but compare his stats in the Texas NC game to Mac's in the OSU game. I don't care if you got Jerry Rice, Randy Moss and Terrel Owens on the field, you still gotta be able to get the ball to them. What a joke.

[@bradywhalen8854]

@@Maverick_682 couldn’t agree with you more

[@301.allday]

Very, *VE. 👏🏽 RY. 👏🏽* different offenses, bro.

[@bradywhalen8854]

@@301.allday there’s no arguing that they were obviously different offenses. McElroy did exactly what Alabama asked him to do and what did it get him? A national title...he deserves credit for that. Mac Jones did exactly what Alabama asked him to do, and it got him a national title and Heisman finalist. Both did what the team asked of them but this years Bama was led by Mac Jones, Smith and Harris whereas McElroy’s team was about Mark Ingram and the running game first. Could you say to yourself with confidence that coming out of college, Mac Jones and Greg McElroy are close as prospects? Is Mac Jones final stat line in the NFL going to be 1 touchdown and 1 interception?

[@301.allday]

@@bradywhalen8854 I pray not. Mac won't be with the Jets lol.

[@roberts321]

He says Mac Jones is surrounded by weapons on offense and how anybody can win a National Championship when you can just throw to the best wide recievers. But didn't Joe Burrow do that last season and everyone praise him for it? Mac Jones put up record numbers just like Joe Burrow but since he's from Alabama, he gets ridiculed for it. He did the same thing as Joe Burrow last season

[@lt6245]

I think Mac Jones is the real deal. Whoever drafts him is going to get a helluva QB

[@fredmeyer369]

I think Mac Jones is probably the sleeper pick of the QBs to be taken in this draft. I mean the dude has ridiculous accuracy. Heck, just watch his practice film at the Senior bowl, he's putting passes on the money. However, I think he needs to go to the proper team. Someone like Detroit or these crapper of teams will ruin him. The Saints or Colts would be great picks, he can sit back and learn like he did at Bama.

[@lt6245]

@@fredmeyer369 Exactly, and I love his footwork in the pocket. He might not be fast running but he has light feet in the pocket

[@4u2speedy]

Even better example. TUA

[@randomhero8662]

Bingo. No use in having good receivers if you cant deliver an accurate ball.

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Scott doesn’t watch Bama football.

[@tidefan4987]

Those who pass on Mac Jones will regret it. He has many more attributes than just throwing the ball.

[@santumach2774]

Just like they did with Brady BB doing it again

[@caliboy8125]

Factss

[@willbrench924]

Seems like tua 2.0 he gets carried by his surrounding team.

[@jakeloughman8168]

Like what?

[@DeryckBurnett]

Does everyone forget that he didn’t beat out to Tua and we’re all wondering if can even play in the NFL.

[@codyjboudreaux]

What a lazy take

[@lt6245]

They're all sleeping on Mac Jones. He has intangibles and instincts that you can't measure. He is going to be a better QB than people think

[@jacobbarron3265]

This man crazy. Mac was throwing dimes in senior bowl practice. Mac was getting all the attention without smith and waddle. They gave tua all the praise but Mac did it with less top receivers.

[@roddyrichardson24]

that's soooo disrespectful

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Roddy is my first name.Was my dad’s name,how about that,😉

[@roddyrichardson24]

@@kyzor-sosay6087 small world of roddys

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

@@roddyrichardson24 for sure.

[@williamparker6494]

He is on Mega Smoke you really haven't seen Bama MJ play, that young man is a Leader and Baller.

[@calebmcdill5645]

McElroy did not have prolific numbers, Bart, what are you talking about. Nobody ever talked about McElroy being a high draft pick.

[@hornetsxo4694]

That Devonta Smith take was even worse somehow. I’m not questioning if Bart watches the NFL. I’m questioning mainly if he watches college.

[@mumyacamary]

Every great QB has real weaknesses, this makes it easier for the coach to manage his team so that the weaknesses are resolved, because we already know the problem, when the weaknesses are resolved, what remains is the greatness of the QB

[@gmajor1273]

That guy is a total friggin fool if he thinks Mack Jones is no better than greg Mcelroy. He is showing that he doesnt watch the game and doesnt know what he is talking about. This guy reeks of Alabama hatred. He is definitely demonstrating why he doesnt need to be any NFL teams GM.

[@captainandrewcrabtree6535]

Want to hear McElroy's thought on McElroy 2.0.

[@ajajala5081]

Bruh he works for season for college football 😂😂. He works in the same freaking network

[@dr187mx]

Mac did more than Tua with less.

[@iSkiZm24]

And tua has been how good so far?

[@antoniohoward5920]

@@iSkiZm24 josh allen didn’t do anything his first season either . tua didn’t have training camp or anything. you must forgot he played fresh off of surgery with no true number 1 wr ?

[@garybird7474]

So if Patriots take Jones and use salary cap to bring in two great wrs doesn't make sense? This guy has no clue.

[@jameshoustonmcingvale1351]

I don’t think Bart realizes how much of an insult this is. Greg McElroy was the ultimate game manager for Bama, with his best games including throwing around 2-3 touchdowns. Mac Jones easily threw perfect darts to grant it great receivers, while McElroy was struggling often while throwing to Julio Jones.

[@narichey1981]

Why even make a segment about it when you get clearly have not watched the kid play?

[@ishmaelwilliams842]

This dude a hater. 😂😂

[@humbleastheycomefuckingwit8352]

IF NOT MISTAKEN I HEARD MORE THAN A FEW SAY "SOME GUY" PLAYING Q.B IN TAMPA WAS DONE AND ONLY A SYSTEM PLAYER I UNDERSTAND THE SITUATION IN NEW ENGLAND FROM INJURIES TO PLAYERS OPTING OUT AND THERE WERE A FEW

[@jamaldarien7674]

But we don’t talk ab Joe Burrow? Who had weapons GALORE

[@adamthompson9287]

Bart Scott has no clue what hes talking about. Jones might just be the best QB in this draft. The only thing Mac & Greg have in common is they both played at Alabama. I believe Mr Scott is fortunate to have played in the NFL because his analyst skills dare i say SUCKS..

[@Christian-nm2je]

Dang.

[@robertd9850]

Jones was an afterthought when Jaylen Hurts and Tua were there but has outplayed both of them as a starter. And that was exclusively against SEC opponents and championship games.

[@PopeKurt]

trash take. accuracy is accuracy no matter how talented the hands. if the ball hits them right in the hands, the qb did their job.

[@Tony_Calvert]

Yeah this guy doesn't watch bama football.

[@J_Roq]

Boy. This did not age well

[@youngmurk100]

Pls save this take

[@lt6245]

I forgot that Bart Scott is such an expert in QBs.

[@22s22a]

You would think retired NFL players would know more about football

[@bloodlover1987]

Greg wasn't even touted or even expected to do great in the nfl ..aj had a little hype and so far is a great back up ..Jones is above Tua and Hurts

[@johnnycarroll6346]

Yea Trevor Lawrence and Justin fields had zero good WRs lol not a 4star between the two teams

[@bergmeister86]

I hope this is sarcasm.

[@johnnycarroll6346]

@@bergmeister86 it is 😂cus ppl wanna say Mac isn’t a great qb it was all the talent around him....they all have talent around them

[@bergmeister86]

@@johnnycarroll6346 lol

[@johnbarnett2316]

This is dumb. Mac jones is the best deep ball thrower ive seen. Super accurate

[@dtays]

Doesn't know talent . Mac Jones is good. He is very accurate and goes through his reads and good at moving around in the pocket. Tom brady isn't a running quarter and he is in Superbowl.

[@Twinhaf]

I don’t know what Bart talking bout Greg McElroy stats don’t compare to Mac Jones stats in the slightest and he did it with less games

[@bluntsoup8593]

Sounds like a take from a Jets fan.

[@nathansprouse7587]

Hasn’t this been the plan all along? Mac Jones to Patriots

[@ClaudeVids]

1. Trevor L 2. Mac J 3. Kyle T 4. Justin F 5. Zach W

[@TheD1King]

Why is it that everyone loved Tua but is so negative about Jones even though they had the same receivers??

[@bergmeister86]

Did no one watch the one game Greg started? He could still be in NFL if he wanted.

[@spencetpt]

dude is high on something! Way better arm than McElroy

[@ChefKelvin404]

Jones to the pats 🔥

[@lacywm]

Greg McElroy 2.0??? HOW??? Maybe they watched some different film than everyone else. There's no way he's saying that because he thinks production was the same? What criteria is he basing that on??? Or maybe he simply "wants" Mac Jones to be like Greg McElroy for the sake of an argument. But the stats and film DO NOT lie...

[@mikejones9906]

Mac Jones is realistically the best quarterback along with T Law

[@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker]

If that were true at least one analyst or NFL scout would put him above Wilson, fields, or Lance in their mock draft. So no not realistic

[@mikejones9906]

@@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker None of the best quarterbacks in the league were top 3 picks.

[@mikejones9906]

@@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker None of the best quarterbacks in the league were even ranked the top quarterback coming out in their class, stop being a casual all of your life n

[@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker]

@@mikejones9906 If Mac Jones is top 2 QBs that come out of this years draft I’ll eat my words. I bet you he won’t be. Let’s see who the casual is.

[@mikejones9906]

@@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker Had the greatest season ever in Alabama history

[@rkbelmont1138]

And people has Mac as a secon rounder? lmao dude is going top 10.

[@iSkiZm24]

He most likely will be but hes not worth it

[@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker]

Not a shot he goes top 10. I’ll happily take your money on a bet

[@rkbelmont1138]

@@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker I believe Carolina or Denver would reach. Specialñy with Matt Rhule watchinghim at the senior bowl

[@ashtonhenson]

Bart can’t know anything abut being a QB if he calls Mac Jones a Greg 2.0. Greg went 1 for 7 against Texas...

[@Zay4pF]

Both 🐐

[@shawnsimmons8693]

Exactly these Bama White QB’s are nothing but career back ups who played on the best talented teams

[@onthelevel222]

This is such a LAZY take. I don’t question Bart’s credentials but it is OBVIOUS that he hasn’t watch any of those games from Mac and Greg. If he did there is no way he’d have this take. Is it because they both wore the same color helmet in college? And I’m so SICK of the take that he’s had great players around him. No one said that about Burrow, Lawrence, Fields, etc. They were playing with pros too. If you gonna give sports opinions come a little better than that.

[@onthelevel222]

Also there’s a chance that Mac doesn’t make it. History tells you that most don’t make it. But it doesn’t mean this guy is right. A lot has to fall in place for players to be successful. I will agree with him about drafting a wide receiver that high. However, to say Smith is worse than all those other guys he named is just crazy and tells me he has something against Bama.

[@Brian-zp3tj]

Greg definitely doesn’t have the arm talent of Mac jones

[@22vah]

McElroy 2.0 😆 🤣 😂

[@Landonio]

Cringe.

[@ChrisBred4s]

Honestly.... I said the same thing lol Jones reminds me of McElroy, if the pats draft him I hope he proves me wrong honestly

[@thomaskelly8571]

If I'm not mistaken I think Bart Scott was 1 of the geniuses who labelled Tom Brady a " systems QB ". Maybe Bart should stick to what he knows best, whatever that may be.

[@kateleahy1314]

babymetal

[@glennpowell6412]

This is idiotic. To compare Mac Jones to Greg McElroy is just crazy. That's why you are a talking head not a coach. Mac will go top 10 in the draft and shock all of you naysayers. He is more like Tom Brady 2.0. Especially the way he is being overlooked.

[@douglasvines2037]

Is he trying too say the talent in the nfl ant no good

[@gulfchaos1961]

The dumbest thing I've ever heard . McElroy didn't throw nearly as much as Jones . Because he wasn't nearly as good a passer .

[@andrewsmith3257]

Jones>McElroy look at the passing yds

[@liam4603]

It's a different era and Alabama's offensive philosophy was different these last two years. Jones is a product of being surrounded by 5* talent. He's not going to succeed in the NFL.

[@markeymedia1335]

@@liam4603 no he not it don’t matter how good your receivers are if u don’t know how to read defense or move in the pocket. jones decision making skills are superb. all of this bashing him is just an NFL tactic so they can pay him less once he drafted. he has had a splendid senior bowl week WITHOUT alabama receivers he still looks superb. stfu cause you don’t know football you saying what you see the media say

[@markeymedia1335]

@@liam4603 i haven’t even mentioned his deep ball accuracy & bullet accuracy

[@josephwashington5326]

@@markeymedia1335 Facts! All these haters just cause he's white and a pocket passer he is put in a box 📦.

[@liam4603]

@@markeymedia1335 so 5* receivers, best coaching staff in the country and a cupcake schedule aren't the reason? Ok cool, guess you're a QB guru.

[@rkbelmont1138]

People who says Mac Jones can't move are clueless. This is not Mike Glennon. Dude can move like a younger Aaron Rodgers, not like a Kyler or Allen.

[@Winterfellen]

Greg 2.0? do you even watch football?

[@AlphaDwg]

it's easy to say Mac is only good because he was playing for Bama. Such an easy take.

[@AW-zy1kw]

That's what idiots like to say. Oddly they do not see the irony in not saying the same things about Lawrence or Fields.

[@soydelacosta8987]

bart scott speakin that truth !

[@michaelsokell8302]

😴

[@jarredallsopp602]

Why everybody want patriots to draft mac jones that would b a terrible decision

[@52darrell]

Scott- are you serious- dude what film have you been studying. To say this kid is a McElroy 2.0. Yes we see you don’t know how to evaluate talent. Mac played an all SEC scheduled and his numbers were great in every single game!!!!Find another hobby because what you are doing now isn’t working for you...(LMAO) Bart says the only reason Mac was good was because of the system and players...Duh - how in the he!! Do you think Jordan won 6 titles , how do you think Brady won all those titles, why was Ray Lewis 2000 ravens defense considered one of the best like the 85 bears- what do all of these have in common? They all have great players, systems and coaches. So to say Mac Is only good because of that is really silly.

[@maddenman979]

2nd

[@humbleastheycomefuckingwit8352]

HE LIKE OTHER'S IN SAME POSITION( SO CALLED "EXPERT"+TV PERSON) WHO SAY 2 B HEARD IN MICROWAVE ATTENTION SPANS, WHERE SO CALLED "GREATNESS" IS ACHIEVED RIGHT AWAY AND THE SECOND IT GOES SOUTH SO DOES THE OPINIONS OF THOSE WHO WERE TOUTING SO-CALLED GREATNESS OF SAME INDIVIDUAL, LET ALONE FORGETTING TRUE GREATNESS OF PAST PLAYERS EMPTY BARRELS.....

[@calebmcdill5645]

What an awful take that anyone can half of a brain can see problems with.

[@michaelknight8895]

Bart Scott is a smart man. Alabama always has enough 5 star athletes on its offensive side of the ball to make any Quarterback look outstanding. All bets are off in the NFL where there's more balance.

[@EulogyfortheAngels]

I guess Mayfield, Murray, Hurts, and Burrow had so much talent that they're trash too in the NFL.

[@michaelknight8895]

@@EulogyfortheAngels Mayfield, Murray and Burrow never played with the talent Hurts or any other Alabama QB has played with. If Waddle never would have got hurt, 3 of the 4 Heisman candidates would have been from Alabama. That should tell you something.

[@redgle862]

@@michaelknight8895 burrow had justin Jefferson, jamar chase, and clyde Edwards helaire. Try again.

[@elliemyers6435]

@@redgle862 And Terrence Marshall, who is projected as a late first/early second this year

[@devinstallworth1558]

We dnt want mac jones unless it comes with smithy waddle and harris

[@AW-zy1kw]

Lol I wouldn't put any stock in what this clown says.

[@flamethrower40]

Smithy? Who dat

[@devinstallworth1558]

Devonte

[@trehaynes8635]

Bart right 🤣

[@AW-zy1kw]

He might be right about like a broken clock is right twice a day and wrong the rest of the day.

[@flamethrower40]

Bart wrong

[@aevi09]

he’s right

[@joeyd4079]

Both of you are idiots

[@ryanadam3720]

@@joeyd4079 Greg was a garbage qb lol bama won the natty because of mark ingram and the defense

[@AW-zy1kw]

@@ryanadam3720 He was serviceable kind of like Jake Coker. Bama was different then. Did not depend on a great QB to win games. THey very much depend on great QB play to win now especially with a less than stellar defense in 2019 & 2020. To compare Jones to McElroy is like comparing Rembrandt to a finger painter.

[@ryanadam3720]

@@AW-zy1kw man had a better season than Tua ever had with less

[@AW-zy1kw]

@@ryanadam3720 Oh yeah I agree. Heck when Smitty went out of the NC game they did not miss a beat and he was throwing to some pedestrian receivers. I like Metchie and Bolden but they aren't in the same universe as Smitty and a healthy Waddle.