No decision made on starting QB, Jones still taking first reps

Report: No decision made on starting QB, Jones still taking first reps originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Despite being benched in Week 10’s 10-6 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots’ quarterback Mac Jones is still taking the first reps at practice. According to Tom Curran and Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, no decision has been made yet on what quarterback will get the start against the New York Giants when they return from the bye in Week 12.

Jones had a terrible performance against the Colts, only throwing for 170 yards, ending with a game-sealing interception in the red zone. New England’s defense held strong, giving the Patriot offense another shot, but this time it was with Zappe under center. The drive ended in the same manner — another interception.

Following the loss, reports started to come out claiming that Jones’ time in New England as a starter was done, but new developments within the Patriot camp point in another direction.

Curran and Perry discussed the quarterback situation on Early Edition.

“Mac Jone was first up [at practice], working with starting center David Andrews,” Perry said. “Bailey Zappe and Will Grier filled in behind.”

While insiders had initially thought that Zappe may get the start, if today’s practice is any indicator, it will likely still be Jones. With initial reports all but writing Jones off, getting first team reps gives hope that the third year QB may live to start another week.

“It’s our understanding, so far, that there hasn’t been a decision made just yet,” Perry added.

The decision to bench Jones is easier said than done. While some may argue that we have seen what he can do, Zappe and Grier aren’t new either. Zappe has gotten involved in seven games in his two-year career so far, throwing for 885 yards, five touchdowns, and four interceptions. In what was a very telling move of how the league values Zappe, every NFL team had a chance to sign Zappe after clearing waivers earlier this year, and not one…

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Publish date : 2023-11-16 00:30:43

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