The New England Patriots’ quarterback battle continues. The team is still deciding between veteran Jacoby Brissett, in his second stint with the team, and No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye.
On Friday, Patriots first-year head coach Jerod Mayo announced that Brissett will start their final preseason game, played Sunday, Aug. 25 against the Washington Commanders. Mayo says the plan is for Maye to play as well.
Earlier this week, Mayo declared that while they have yet to name an official starter, Brissett is currently the top quarterback.
“It’s still a competition, and Jacoby is still QB1,” Mayo said, via CBS News. “It’s a competition between all guys on the field, including the quarterbacks. [Brissett] is still QB1.”
Mayo anticipates knowing early next week who will be the starting quarterback, but he may not make it public right away.
“I think Monday or Tuesday, we’ll probably know who it is. That doesn’t mean I’ll tell you Monday or Tuesday,” he said.
Throughout training camp, Brissett has spent the most time with the first-team offense, but this week the rookie…
Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/patriots-qb-battle-jacoby-brissett-to-start-final-preseason-game-drake-maye-to-play-as-competition-continues/
Author : Shanna McCarriston
Publish date : 2024-08-23 15:29:29
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
