Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati
7 months ago

Jacoby Brissett is selected Patriots starting quarterback for Week 1 against Cincinnati

Associated Press  

— Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is putting the keys to his offense in the hands of the veteran quarterback on his roster over the franchise’s potential quarterback of the future. Mayo selected Jacoby Brissett as the starting quarterback for New England’s season opener at Cincinnati, one of the biggest decisions of the rookie head coach’s tenure. “I’m grateful for this opportunity, but I’m also excited for it.” Mayo said he spoke to Brissett and Maye separately and later together to inform them of his decision. “As long as Jacoby is going out there and performing the way that we all have confidence in him doing, then he’ll be our quarterback this season.” Maye said he’ll “prepare like the starter” while helping the team in whatever way he can as Brissett’s backup. I’m here to help Jacoby.” Brissett said he feels like Maye will only continue to get better.

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Jerod Mayo firing was as much about his command off the field as the Patriots’ play on it
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Jerod Mayo firing was as much about his command off the field as the Patriots’ play on it

New York Times  

— As far back as July, when Jerod Mayo arrived at the practice fields out behind Gillette Stadium for his first training camp as coach of the New England Patriots, many prognosticators saw a team that was at the starting point of a big-time rebuild. Statement from Patriots Chairman and CEO Robert Kraft: https://t.co/2YgHtzzBHK pic.twitter.com/GMXGgd768x — New England Patriots January …

Patriots QB Drake Maye exits vs. Jets with concussion
5 months ago

Patriots QB Drake Maye exits vs. Jets with concussion

New York Times  

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye left with a concussion during Sunday’s game against the New York Jets, the team announced, and entered concussion protocol. The rookie quarterback led the team with 46 rushing yards at halftime and scored his first career rushing touchdown to give the Patriots an early 7-0 lead. Brissett started the first five games of the …

Jacoby Brissett gets his feel-good moment in Patriots’ comeback win over Jets
5 months ago

Jacoby Brissett gets his feel-good moment in Patriots’ comeback win over Jets

New York Times  

— Jacoby Brissett slipped his brown jacket over his hoodie, slid into his untied shoes and turned left away from his locker. But the Patriots signed Brissett as much for how they thought he’d handle things off the field as for how he’d perform on it. GO DEEPER Buckley: No longer 'soft,' Patriots show pluck in bouncing back to top …

Patriots finally gave fans what they wanted: Drake Maye and a tiny glimpse of the future
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots finally gave fans what they wanted: Drake Maye and a tiny glimpse of the future

New York Times  

— It was impossible not to notice the wardrobe contradiction: With the New England Patriots wearing their beloved Pat Patriot throwback uniforms for Sunday’s Gillette Stadium showdown against the Houston Texans, their quarterback was their kid, Drake Maye, making his first NFL start. GO DEEPER Stroud leads Texans past Pats 41-21 in Maye's debut: Takeaways Why shine a light on …

Why the Patriots switched to Drake Maye at QB — despite their struggling offensive line
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the Patriots switched to Drake Maye at QB — despite their struggling offensive line

New York Times  

— The New England Patriots wanted to wait. They know what they have surrounding the quarterback on this roster isn’t great and that putting Drake Maye behind this offensive line could lead to long-term damage. “It’s hard to put a percentage on how much the offense will change,” Mayo said. They could’ve justified playing Maye against a bad Dolphins team …

Drake Maye gets nod to start at QB as Patriots try to snap four-game losing streak
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Drake Maye gets nod to start at QB as Patriots try to snap four-game losing streak

Associated Press  

— Jacoby Brissett won only one game as the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback. “It’s a winning league and we’re sitting here at 1-4,” Maye said when he subbed for Brissett in the weekly quarterback media availability. “It’s something you dream of, getting your first start in the NFL,” said Maye, who also said: “It’s an opportunity, against a good …

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots will go with first-round draft pick Drake Maye and bench QB Jacoby Brissett, AP source says

Associated Press  

— The New England Patriots are planning to give first-round draft pick Drake Maye his first pro start in the hopes of ending a four-game losing streak under veteran journeyman quarterback Jacoby Brissett, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press. They have tried veterans like Cam Newton and draft picks like Mac Jones but have appeared …

QB switch coming for the Patriots? Weighing the pros and cons of going to Drake Maye
5 months, 3 weeks ago

QB switch coming for the Patriots? Weighing the pros and cons of going to Drake Maye

New York Times  

At this point, after the offensive debacle that was the New England Patriots’ 15-10 loss Sunday, it seems like the only remaining question is not if the Pats make a quarterback change, but when. The coach who for four weeks defended Brissett at every turn, preached patience and stressed the importance of sticking to the team’s plan for developing Maye …

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jacoby Brissett, Patriots offense remain historically bad in tough loss to Dolphins

New York Times  

— Jacoby Brissett almost sounded defeated as he tried to explain how this New England Patriots offense continues to look so inept. But after watching Brissett lead this offense to another miserable defeat, this one a 15-10 setback to a bad Miami Dolphins team playing its third-string quarterback, there’s no longer any hiding from the fact that this Patriots offense …

Huntley and Brissett square off for Dolphins and Patriots while bigger names remain on the sideline
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Huntley and Brissett square off for Dolphins and Patriots while bigger names remain on the sideline

Associated Press  

— This could have been a matchup of exciting young quarterbacks, with Tua Tagovailoa and Drake Maye taking the field for the Dolphins and Patriots. “We’ve got to continue to play ball no matter what, no matter who is at quarterback,” said Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill, who has caught passes from four different ones for Miami this season. “He’s a …

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start
6 months ago

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The passing game for the New England Patriots has yet to get off the ground this season behind veteran Jacoby Brissett. Brissett failed to reach 200 yards passing for a fourth straight game, threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, lost a fumble and took six sacks in a 30-13 loss to the San …

Patriots sticking with Jacoby Brissett as starting QB: Why Jerod Mayo is choosing patience
6 months ago

Patriots sticking with Jacoby Brissett as starting QB: Why Jerod Mayo is choosing patience

New York Times  

The New England Patriots are sticking with Jacoby Brissett as the team’s starting quarterback despite their recent offensive struggles, coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Monday. Mayo’s latest endorsement of Brissett echoed his comments following the Patriots’ 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon, when he said, “At this point, Jacoby is our starting quarterback.” On Monday, Mayo …

It’s time for the Patriots to make a change at QB and start rookie Drake Maye
6 months ago

It’s time for the Patriots to make a change at QB and start rookie Drake Maye

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After his third fumble on another miserable day for the New England Patriots offense, quarterback Jacoby Brissett looked up toward the cloudless California sky and exhaled. GO DEEPER 49ers sack Jacoby Brissett six times in 30-13 win over Patriots: Takeaways So I’m not afraid to say it: It’s time for a change. It’s time for Drake …

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do
6 months, 1 week ago

Patriots-Jets preview, predictions: What Jacoby Brissett and the offense need to do

New York Times  

A New England Patriots season that has already been more functional and watchable than many expected rolls into a rivalry matchup Thursday on short rest for a visit with a former MVP quarterback. Jerod Mayo’s squad is only halfway through this difficult opening four-game stretch with back-to-back road games looming, first at the New York Jets on Thursday night, then …

Patriots’ pocket is not yet safe enough for Drake Maye to take over for Jacoby Brissett
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Patriots’ pocket is not yet safe enough for Drake Maye to take over for Jacoby Brissett

Associated Press  

The New England Patriots showed in Week 2 why they are sticking with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback over first-round draft pick Drake Maye. Because even when he’s not getting hit, or any quarterback, if they’re back there and they feel people around him, it always is going to affect you a little bit.” Although the Patriots came into the season …

Young Patriots have been fun and worth watching, even without Drake Maye under center
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Young Patriots have been fun and worth watching, even without Drake Maye under center

New York Times  

— Have fans of the New England Patriots lapsed into some kind of holding pattern, waiting for Drake Maye to emerge as the team’s starting quarterback? And don’t forget: The Patriots enlisted Malcolm Butler, the from-out-of-nowhere hero of New England’s 28-24 victory over the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, as Sunday’s “Keeper of the Light,” which means ringing the bell …

The Jerod Mayo era gets off to a winning start in New England. Even Bill Belichick couldn’t do that
6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Jerod Mayo era gets off to a winning start in New England. Even Bill Belichick couldn’t do that

Associated Press  

Jerod Mayo picked up a victory in his first game as a head coach, something Bill Belichick wasn’t able to do in his debut with either the New England Patriots or the Cleveland Browns. Team owner Robert Kraft presented Mayo with the game ball afterward, and the coach said, “We’re just getting started.” Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 120 yards and …

Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots begin post-Bill Belichick era against Joe Burrow and the Bengals

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Quarterback Joe Burrow is mostly healthy to start a season for the first time since his rookie campaign in 2020. Burrow, who won a national championship at LSU with Chase as his teammate in 2019, said that he’s confident that if the receiver plays Sunday, he will be physically and mentally ready. New era The Patriots begin the …

Patriots name starting QB for post-Bill Belichick era as Jerod Mayo makes a call between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye
7 months ago

Patriots name starting QB for post-Bill Belichick era as Jerod Mayo makes a call between Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye

Daily Mail  

The New England Patriots have named their starting quarterback for the first season following Bill Belichick's departure from the team. As a new day rises in Foxborough, with new personnel, Mayo gave eight-year vet and new signing Jacoby Brissett the nod to start over No 3 overall pick Drake Maye for the Pats' opening game against Cincinnati on September 8, …

Buckley: Jerod Mayo makes Jacoby Brissett the Patriots’ starter, but it’s still complicated
7 months ago

Buckley: Jerod Mayo makes Jacoby Brissett the Patriots’ starter, but it’s still complicated

New York Times  

If you’re a Patriots fan in search of a rosy outlook for this season and beyond, here ya go: Drake Maye eventually steps in as New England’s No. It was no surprise, then, when Mayo, in his breathless, in-and-out-the-door media availability Thursday morning, said, “We have decided — or I have decided — that Jacoby Brissett will be our starting …

Pats set to begin anew under coach Jerod Mayo, a new QB and rebuilt roster in 2024
7 months ago

Pats set to begin anew under coach Jerod Mayo, a new QB and rebuilt roster in 2024

Associated Press  

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS EXPECTATIONS: The Patriots begin a new era in 2024 after parting ways with former coach Bill Belichick after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles. Factoring in injuries to starters such as receiver Kendrick Bourne, tight end Hunter Henry and left guard Cole Strange will likely prevent New England from getting anywhere close to the postseason in …

Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett? Patriots hope to pick starter by Monday night
7 months, 1 week ago

Drake Maye or Jacoby Brissett? Patriots hope to pick starter by Monday night

New York Times  

— The Patriots hope to decide by Monday night who will be their starting quarterback, about 24 hours after their preseason finale in Washington, coach Jerod Mayo said. At the outset of training camp, Mayo and Patriots coaches made it clear that Jacoby Brissett was the team’s starter. After being at every practice this camp, the guess is that it’s …

Drake Maye’s future may be bright, but Patriots offense still has a long way to go
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Drake Maye’s future may be bright, but Patriots offense still has a long way to go

New York Times  

— Two things can be true at once with the New England Patriots’ offense. A period later, Maye almost threw another pick when a defender crept underneath tight end Hunter Henry’s route. After misfiring on five of his first eight passes, Maye and the offense took over at the defense’s 10-yard line, and the rookie threw three consecutive touchdowns to …

Jacoby Brissett is embracing role of mentor during his 2nd stint with the Patriots
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacoby Brissett is embracing role of mentor during his 2nd stint with the Patriots

Associated Press  

— Jacoby Brissett had no expectations the first time he walked into the New England Patriots’ training facility in 2016 as a wide-eyed, 23-year-old rookie quarterback. You’ve just got to ready.” Brissett couldn’t have predicted that Brady would begin that 2016 season by serving a four-game suspension as part of his “Deflategate” punishment, or that Garoppolo would be injured in …

Jacoby Brissett knows his role with the Patriots is different than most starting QBs’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacoby Brissett knows his role with the Patriots is different than most starting QBs’

New York Times  

— Before stepping foot back into Gillette Stadium, now as a 31-year-old with eight years of NFL experience under his belt, Jacoby Brissett thought back to his first few weeks with the New England Patriots in 2016. “I was giddy to learn,” Brissett said Thursday in his first public remarks since signing a one-year contract to return to New England. …

Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 games
1 year, 3 months ago

Brissett to start for the Commanders against the 49ers after Howell was pulled from the last 2 games

Associated Press  

ASHBURN, Va. — Jacoby Brissett is set to start at quarterback for the Washington Commanders on Sunday when they host the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers, a decision coach Ron Rivera framed as a chance for Sam Howell to get a breather late in a long season with the team long out of playoff contention. “He’s pretty much seen it all …

Commanders to start Jacoby Brissett vs. 49ers after benching Sam Howell on Sunday
1 year, 3 months ago

Commanders to start Jacoby Brissett vs. 49ers after benching Sam Howell on Sunday

New York Times  

Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera made in-game quarterback changes during each of the team’s past three contests. Howell has thrown eight interceptions with two touchdown passes in Washington’s last five games and only 285 passing yards in losses to the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams and New York Jets. Washington rallied in the last two games when Brissett entered after …

Lloyd: Jacoby Brissett’s admirable performance, pancake block and path ahead for Browns
2 years, 4 months ago

Lloyd: Jacoby Brissett’s admirable performance, pancake block and path ahead for Browns

New York Times  

The play that might best encapsulate Jacoby Brissett’s time in Cleveland had nothing at all to do with his quarterback abilities. Brissett received the game ball after the Browns’ stunning 23-17 overtime win over the Bucs and rightfully so. The Browns didn’t know at the time how long they needed Brissett, but they knew they needed someone who was a …

Brissett, Browns handed most lopsided loss of season by Pats
2 years, 5 months ago

Brissett, Browns handed most lopsided loss of season by Pats

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Browns quarterback Jacoby Brissett committed three turnovers, the defense allowed a season high in points, and their fans lustily booed them throughout the second half. “Putting the team first, that’s what’s important.” The Patriots forced Brissett to make plays by holding NFL rushing leader Nick Chubb to season lows of 56 yards on 12 carries. “We have to …

Browns QB Brissett set for reunion with Patriots, Belichick
2 years, 5 months ago

Browns QB Brissett set for reunion with Patriots, Belichick

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jacoby Brissett looks back fondly on his rookie season with New England, where he was thrust into a starting job, was schooled in the Patriot Way as one of Tom Brady’s understudies and won a Super Bowl. After being drafted in the third round by New England, Brissett rocketed up the depth chart and started the season’s first …

Browns QB Brissett still confident despite late-game gaffes
2 years, 5 months ago

Browns QB Brissett still confident despite late-game gaffes

Associated Press  

BEREA, Ohio — Jacoby Brissett’s been classy for the Browns, not clutch. “And, listen, clearly I haven’t lost trust in myself or confidence in myself.” Brissett’s next chance to atone will be Sunday as the Browns host the New England Patriots, who drafted him in 2016 and had to start him as a rookie when Tom Brady was suspended for …

QB Brissett to start Browns’ preseason finale against Bears
2 years, 7 months ago

QB Brissett to start Browns’ preseason finale against Bears

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jacoby Brissett will finally make his delayed debut for the Browns. The veteran quarterback, set to fill in as Cleveland’s starter while Deshaun Watson serves his upcoming 11-game NFL suspension, will start Saturday night’s exhibition finale against the Chicago Bears. But it’s just a constant communication with the coaches to make sure we get what we need.” Earlier …

Browns trusting QB Brissett while Watson serves suspension
2 years, 7 months ago

Browns trusting QB Brissett while Watson serves suspension

Associated Press  

BEREA, Ohio — As Jacoby Brissett sat at a nearby table patiently waiting for his turn at the podium Friday, linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah wrapped up his interview session with some strong praise for his veteran teammate. I don’t take it lightly.” The Watson suspension hasn’t changed Brissett’s approach, and he said he’s not concerned about outside chatter involving the Browns’ …

Browns backup QB Brissett moves into Watson’s starting spot
2 years, 7 months ago

Browns backup QB Brissett moves into Watson’s starting spot

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jacoby Brissett has jumped ahead of Deshaun Watson on Cleveland’s depth chart. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Brissett will take the majority of snaps with Cleveland’s first-team offense starting Sunday, a move necessitated by Watson’s pending suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy for sexual misconduct allegations. But he’s going to miss at least the first six …

Jacoby Brissett set to step in for suspended Deshaun Watson as Browns’ starting QB
2 years, 7 months ago

Jacoby Brissett set to step in for suspended Deshaun Watson as Browns’ starting QB

New York Times  

With Deshaun Watson set to serve a six-game suspension — barring an appeal by the NFL — the Cleveland Browns will go forward with Jacoby Brissett as their starting quarterback for now. Last season, Brissett served twice as the Miami Dolphins’ temporary starter before hitting free agency and getting the call from the Browns as they worked to finalize the …

Belichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom
3 years, 7 months ago

Belichick mum on QB decision as other roster decisions loom

Associated Press  

— Bill Belichick still isn’t saying whether Cam Newton or rookie Mac Jones will be his Week 1 starter at quarterback. But that’s just one of several intriguing decisions the Patriots coach must make before Tuesday’s 53-man roster cutdown. Newton started each of New England’s three preseason games, but also missed five days of practice leading into Sunday’s exhibition finale …

Jacoby Brissett passes his first test, putting the Colts closer to finding their long-term franchise quarterback
5 years, 6 months ago

Jacoby Brissett passes his first test, putting the Colts closer to finding their long-term franchise quarterback

New York Times  

CARSON, Calif. — Jacoby Brissett, it appears, is full of surprises. Brissett’s patience was rewarded a few minutes later, when he stayed with his first read and hit Hilton for what looked like a short gain from the 19-yard line with 48 seconds left. “He’s supposed to be tackled for a 2-yard gain and the clock’s supposed to keep running,” …

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