Patriots’ Quarterback Conundrum: Mayo Keeps Options Open
The New England Patriots have wrapped up their preseason, and head coach Jerod Mayo has left fans wondering who will start at quarterback. In a recent statement, Mayo called Drake Maye the team’s second-best quarterback, but stopped short of naming Jacoby Brissett the starter.
Brissett suffered a right shoulder injury during the game against the Commanders, which will undoubtedly factor into the team’s decision. Mayo said on Sunday that Brissett would have been able to continue playing had it been the regular season, but on Monday’s episode of The Greg Hill Show, he hinted that Brissett’s condition may change upon returning to the team facility.
Mayo also praised Maye, stating that he outplayed Brissett in the preseason. This development adds another layer of complexity to the Patriots’ quarterback conundrum. Brissett, with his extensive experience, was initially considered the likely starter for the entire offseason. However, Mayo’s comments suggest that the competition is far from over.
“Jacoby may come in here today and say his shoulder is no good,” Mayo said, via Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. “So I’m not going to get too far down the road on if Jacoby could play or couldn’t play. What I will say is this is a true competition, and I would say at this current point, Drake has outplayed Jacoby. Now, in saying that, we have to take in the full body of work going all the way back to the spring and beginning of training camp. And we’ll see where we end up, but those are the conversations that will happen here over the next couple days.”
The Patriots will need to weigh all the variables involved in this significant decision, including Brissett’s injury and Maye’s impressive preseason performance. One thing is certain: the team’s quarterback situation will continue to be a hot topic in the coming days.
