The New England Patriots‘ Quarterback situation remains uncertain ahead of 2024 NFL Season. With week 1, the head coach is getting closer Jerod Mayo has not yet decided whether to Jacoby Brissett‘s experience or in Drake May‘s potential.
The former returned to Foxborough ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft this offseason as potential bridge quarterbackthe latter being selected third overall by the Patriots in June.
Now the question is whether Maye or Brissett will play quarterback when New England plays Cincinnati in two weeks. Both quarterbacks have been battling for the job all summer, but the rookie Mayo has already made it clear that he will not be upset if Brissett is allowed to start.
“The most important thing for me is the victories”, Maye said on Wednesday about NESN. “My personal goal is to help this football team win in every way possible.. Whether this is the beginning or whether it helps Jacoby, in any caseHelping this team to win is the main focus.
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws the ball during the New England Patriots OTA offseason workout on May 29, 2024 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
“I think all scenarios are different”, Maye added. “I I think you’ve seen some success from guys who play right away and some who sit. So, just trust the organization, trust what the coaches think and I’m just here to keep working and be ready when my name is called.”
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Mayo will soon have to decide between Maye and Brissett for the Patriots’ quarterback job
After Mayo indicated that Brissett would enter training camp as QB1 in the offseason, seemed to leave the door open Maye for the season opener. The Patriots coach The final decision will only be made in a few days.
“I would say by Monday night we should know who the quarterback is,“, Mayo said on Wednesday. “I think we probably need to know who it is on Monday or Monday/Tuesday. That doesn’t mean I’m going to tell you (the media) on Monday or Tuesday.”
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Patriots hope for long-term solution for QB
The Patriots have been struggling at quarterback since losing their all-time best player. Tom Brady’s departure in 2020 left a big gap to the position they are still trying to fill four years later.
After a transition year with Cam Newton, the Patriots thought Mac Jones would be her man. The 2021 first-round pick made an impression in his rookie season, but in the next two years he took many steps back and was finally traded to the jaguars.
This situation also has led to the departure of Bill Belichickwith the team hoping to return to the glory days. Mayo has urged Patriots fans to be patient, although everyone in New England seems to understand the situation. Even if Maye is given the reins from the start, fans know they You can’t expect the newcomer to turn the franchise around overnight.
