Patriots' Mac Jones lauds Tom Brady's mentorship: 'He's actually helped me a lot'

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Tom Brady's storied run with the New England Patriots came to an end after the 2019 season. The Patriots drafted quarterback Mac Jones in the first round of the 2021 draft.

Although Jones did not officially succeed the future Pro Football Hall of Famer, he still considers Brady a mentor and someone who has helped him during the early portion of his career.

In February, Brady announced that he was "retiring for good," and New England has made plans to honor the quarterback who won six Super Bowls in a Patriots jersey during their upcoming season opener.

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Tom Brady of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers talks with Mac Jones of the New England Patriots after a game at Gillette Stadium on October 3, 2021, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

During his weekly radio appearance on WEEI, Jones peeled back the curtain on the relationship he has built with Brady.

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"He’s definitely a legend. I have all the respect for him, he’s a great guy," Jones said via MassLive.com. "He’s actually helped me a lot already, just talking to him or whatever. He’s been a great mentor and stuff. He’s a great player.

Mac Jones of the New England Patriots warms up prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on January 8, 2023, in Orchard Park, New York. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

Jones added that he enjoys studying Brady's game film.

"Love watching his film. ... He pops up on game tape, obviously, from last year and everything, too. He’s always on the film doing the right thing, so just trying to learn