On Wednesday, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was again asked about the team’s starting quarterback decision. Jacoby Brissett entered training camp as QB1, but Mayo had stated it would remain an open competition. Rookie Drake Maye continues to develop confidence and a feel for running the offense.
The Patriots still have another preseason game and Mayo indicated the final decision on his Week 1 starter will not be made until after New England plays Washington. “I would say by Monday night, we should know who the (starting) quarterback is,” responded Mayo. “Sunday night game, it’s always hard to really crank through the film, especially on the road.
But I think Monday, Tuesday, we probably need to know who it is.” The head coach added, “Now, that doesn’t mean I’ll tell you on Monday or Tuesday.” Jacoby Brissett Brissett received the vast majority of first-unit reps throughout training camp.
He started both preseason games but failed to impress with his on-field performance. But there is far more that goes into such a decision. It is not just how Brissett performs individually, but which quarterback will put the New England Patriots offense in the best position to perform well as a unit.
“I think it starts with the operation,” said Mayo. “I always say, good huddle, good break, good play. And so it starts in the huddle, then getting guys lined up and going out there executing the play, making the right reads, and moving the offense down the f.