Whether it’s with the Patriots or a different team, Bailey Zappe will have a new head coach in his third NFL season.
Bill Belichick, who played a big hand in New England spending a fourth-round draft pick on Zappe two years ago, departed the storied organization Wednesday. The decision was mutually agreed upon by Belichick and Patriots ownership, who quickly promoted Jerod Mayo to head coach.
A few days after Belichick’s exit in Foxboro, Mass., Zappe took to Instagram to share his appreciation for the future Pro Football Hall of Famer.
“Thank you, Coach!