June 12, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and quarterback Jacob y Brissett (14) throw passes during minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Photo Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports New New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is not yet ready to name his starting quarterback, but said Wednesday that he would not hesitate to put rookie Drake Maye in charge of the offense.
“I think he’s 100 percent ready to lead a team,” Mayo told reporters in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
Veteran migrant Jacoby Brissett remains No. 1 on New England’s list, but Mayo said he will wait until after the final preseason game Sunday night against the Washington Commanders before deciding who will open the season at quarterback on Sept. 8 at the Cincinnati Bengals.
“I would say by Monday night we should know who the quarterback is. You know, a Sunday night game, it’s always hard to really watch the film, especially on the road, but I think by Monday or Tuesday we should probably know who the quarterback is.
“But that doesn’t mean I’ll tell you on Monday or Tuesday.”
Brissett, 31, is in his ninth NFL season and is making his second stint with the Patriots after playing in Indianapolis, Miami, Cleveland and Washington. He has appeared in 79 games and is 18-30 as a starter, completing 61.3 percent of his passes for 10,574 yards with 51 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
Maye, who turns 22 next week, was selected as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft in April. He was a two-year starter at North Carolina.
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