QB Mac Jones Press Conference

QB Mac Jones

Press Conference – September 25, 2025

San Francisco 49ers

What’d you tell them about Jacksonville?

“Definitely talked to some people, but got a lot of respect for those guys over there. They really have the same roster. They added a few guys, but they’re doing a good job on defense. So really going to be a challenge.”

What’s their defensive front like?

“Really good. Got to go against them last year during scout team and had some competitive days, so really have a lot of respect for 41 and 44, and then obviously [Jacksonville Jaguars DL] Arik [Armstead] on the inside and D Ham [Jacksonville Jaguars DL DaVon Hamilton] on the inside. So, they have a good front there. They do a good job. They work hard and I’ve seen that firsthand, so I got a lot of respect for them.”

Have you seen progression of feeling better based on the reaggravation? Could you give a detailed account of like how much better you feel?

“That’s a great point. I think every week people deal with stuff and then each day you just assess where you’re at. And having played five years in the NFL, I kind of know where I need to be at. I’m definitely happy with my progress and the medical staff and everybody. So really just taking it day-by-day and attacking each day and doing what I can do.”

How much are you doing at practice?

“A lot. I feel good in the warmup and everything, and then going through practice, hitting all the throws, routes on air and everything. So, I feel good. Just like any other week, you’re going through the week, getting ready for the game plans as a backup or a starter. So, I feel comfortable doing both. I’ll be ready to play.”

Is your expectation that you will be available in some way?

“Yeah.”

You guys got WR Demarcus Robinson back this week. What does Demarcus bring to the mix?

“Yeah, he’s awesome. D-Rob made a lot of plays in the spring and throughout fall camp. And then obviously was here in and out of the building and stuff, but he’s ready to go and really excited for him. He’s played a lot of football. He always makes plays no matter what team he’s on, so I’m excited for him to make plays on this team.”

From a quarterback perspective, what does a quarterback like about a wide receiver like Demarcus Robinson?

“Really just a friendly receiver. He does a great job coming back to the ball, getting open on routes, versus man getting open and then versus zone, just trying to get to his depth and get open. So, he’s done a good job. Like I said, he’s seen a lot of different defenses and played against a lot of different corners, so he knows what to do. And when he goes out there and plays fast, he’s a really good receiver. So, I’m excited to see him out there and he’s doing great.”

Is there enough film on him to be able to form any kind of opinion on what Jacksonville Jaguars WR/CB Travis Hunter is as a defensive back?

“Yeah, he’s a very talented player. Obviously doing a little bit of both. I’ve watched both sides of the film. So, he does a good job on offense and does a good job on defense. So, really talented player, like I said. And [Jacksonville Jaguars CB] Tyson [Campbell] on the other side does a great job as well. I’ve obviously gone against him a lot, so I have a lot of respect for him dating him back to college. So, they got a good group out there and number two’s a really good player that they added this year. He seems to be like the top guy in their defense communication wise and he has had a great career so far and it looks like it’s continuing in Jacksonville.”

Being with Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence, from your perspective, how does he deal with the scrutiny that comes with being a first-round pick, number one pick in his case? I think people might be a little disappointed and thought he was supposed to be former QB John Elway at this point. How does he deal with not beating those crazy expectations?

“Let me call him and ask real quick [laughs]. No, I mean, he’s great. I love Trevor. I think I know what you’re saying though. Trevor’s always been the guy that everybody’s chasing from my age group. He’s younger than me by a year or whatever, but he was always the top guy and he’s a great athlete, great quarterback, great thrower, and everywhere he has gone he rose to the challenge. So, I have a lot of respect for Trevor. Being in the room with him last year, we became really close friends, to be honest. He works really hard every day. I have a lot of respect for Trevor and I know he’s playing a lot better and that’s what I expect because he works really hard and puts a lot of time into it.”

People always talk about how sophisticated head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense is, but last week offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak kind of talked about how much of an educator he is. When you’re in the film room, it’s like if everyone’s doing their job, it makes it really easy on you. What can you say about that and is it really that complicated or when you’re with Shanahan, it’s like if everyone’s doing their job, then you know what the play is?

“I hope I know what the play is [laughs]. Yeah, I know what you’re saying. It is a very group-oriented thing. A lot of offenses you have like multiple people communicating to you or whatever, which is great. We have Klay and [quarterbacks coach] Mick [Lombardi] and everybody, but Kyle does a great job early in the week, ‘This is the play. This is the purpose of the play. This is how I see it playing out. If it’s not this certain look, then play it out and follow your rule.’ So, he definitely does a good job. It comes down to communication and being honest and open about it. He’s a great communicator and a great coach and that’s why you see success. Obviously, we got a lot of work to do on our offense. We’re still young in the season and we know that and we’re all striving to get to it a little bit better. So just been really blessed to learn from him, honestly, just sitting back in my chair, listening to what he says. He has a PhD in football or probably more than a PhD in football [laughs]. So, it’s been good to learn from him.”

On the TV broadcast, I think they said that you own an upwards of 75 suits. Is that accurate? Where did that come from?

“Yeah, they added a few to that number, but I probably have like between like 60 and 50 probably. But yeah, I like suits and I’ve always worn them. We had to wear them in college, so that’s where it started. So, I had a couple each year there. And then I’ve always worn a suit in the NFL. I just feel like that’s what you’re supposed to do because you’re going to work and that’s kind of how I go about it. But yeah, I like suits.”

Do you do the thing like you make sure you’re not wearing the same one twice the same season, that kind of thing?

“Kind of. I’ll re-wear. I’m not too picky. If I like it and it fits what my mindset is that week, then I’ll usually wear it. But yeah, I got a lot of different suits and the person who creates them is very talented. So, I’m happy to have them on my side.”

Clarify what you mean when you say you match your mindset, are there certain colors? Can you give me an example of that?

“I don’t know, just like how I’m feeling that morning. I just pick my suit the night before and go out there and roll it out there.”

Are you anti-sock?

“It depends. I have like the little socks like when you’re wearing the no show, so I still got socks on even though it doesn’t look like it. I found out that’s kind of old school, when you have your sock all the way pulled up. My dad used to come home from work, and he’s got the lines from the socks. I’m like, I can’t be doing that. So, usually just low socks.”

The fire-engine red suit in Week One. Where does that rank?

“That’s one of my cool ones, but I think they’re all cool. So hopefully I can keep wearing cool ones. But like I said, it’s all about showing up to work and that’s how I feel you should come to the game. So, it’s something that I learned in college, like I said, and it’s important to me.”