In a surprising turn of events, the New England Patriots decided to give rookie quarterback Drake Maye his first taste of NFL playing time during their recent 24-3 loss to the New York Jets. This decision by head coach Jerod Mayo has sparked speculation about the potential for a full-time QB change.
When asked about the possibility of making a switch at quarterback, Mayo cryptically responded with “I don’t know.” This statement came after watching Jacoby Brissett struggle, going 12-of-18 for only 98 yards and being sacked five times during the game. Despite this rough outing, Brissett remains confident in his abilities, stating “of course” he still feels like the starter. He brushed off Mayo’s comments, mentioning that he wasn’t going to lose any sleep over it.
“I’m not going to overreact to something that I didn’t hear,” Brissett remarked in a post-game interview with the media.
The Patriots have been contemplating a quarterback change for some time now, but their first two games of the season seemed to suggest that Brissett would hold onto the starting job. However, their lackluster performance on Thursday night against the Jets may have expedited the decision-making process. It seems that the team will need to seriously evaluate their options moving forward.
With uncertainties looming over the quarterback position, it will be interesting to see how the Patriots navigate this situation in the coming weeks. Will Maye be given more opportunities to showcase his skills, or will Brissett bounce back from his recent struggles? Only time will tell as the Patriots aim to find their winning formula on the field.
