One of the most interesting quarterback battles in the NFL is looming at the New England Patriots.
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo had initially indicated that veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett would be the team’s starting quarterback while they waited for the development of rookie Drake Maye.
However, Drake Maye, fresh out of the North Carolina Tarheels program, caused a stir in the preseason.
Mayo said earlier this week that the competition between the two quarterbacks is still ongoing.
Brissett remained unperturbed by the news and told reporters that he still considers himself a starter despite his coach’s statements to the contrary.
“I still treat myself like I’m the starter,” Brissett said, according to NBC Sports.
Brissett declined to comment on the competition with Maye, saying instead he could only focus on what he could control.
“I can’t worry about that,” Brissett said. “I just go out there and do my job. I’ve been in this league long enough and a lot of crazy things have happened in my career so far and nothing would shock me. But at the same time, I’m enjoying this process, doing my best and just letting things go as they go. … I’m not really worried about the competition.”
The Patriots will play their final preseason game on Sunday when they face the Washington Commanders away.
(NBC Sports)
