FOXBORO – The Patriots finally officially have a starting quarterback.
Starter Jacoby Brissett and rookie backup Drake Maye both met with reporters in the locker room after head coach Jerod Mayo announced the winner of the Patriots’ quarterback competition on Thursday.
“Excited,” Brissett said at his locker on Thursday. “Obviously we’ve worked hard to get to this point. I’m excited about the journey we’re about to embark on.”
Brissett, who participated in all of the first-team games during training camp, said the quarterbacks met with Mayo on Thursday morning because “you (the media) wanted them to make an announcement.”
The Patriots were the last NFL team to name a starting quarterback.
“I’m excited for Week 1,” Maye said at his locker. “I think Jacoby is a great player. I’m excited to do whatever I can to help this team win.”
The newcomer was asked if he was disappointed with Mayo’s decision.
“I wouldn’t say I’m disappointed,” Maye said. “You can look at it two ways. Of course I want to play, I have the competitive spirit in me. At the same time, I understand the situation. Jacoby was on offense and played with the 1s all camp… I feel like I gave it my all. I have no regrets.”
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