Nick Saban has been friends with Bill Belichick for decades as the two forged their respective paths as some of the greatest coaches in football history.

But, the former University of Alabama head coach and seven-time NCAA champion was candid last week when discussing his former Crimson Tide QB, Mac Jones, and the lack of help he received during his tenure with the New England Patriots.

Speaking on “The Pat McAfee Show” last week, Saban said that Jones wasn’t afforded an opportunity to develop properly during his three seasons in New England — especially with Belichick giving him three different offensive coordinators over that stretch.

“I’m so happy for Mac,” Saban told McAfee, as transcribed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss. “I think Mac was one of those guys who was in bad situations relativ

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