Some Patriots news and notes on this Wednesday:
1) Fourth-round draft pick Bailey Zappe remains one of the more surprising selections by the New England Patriots in the 2022 draft, especially since the club had other needs as they continue trying to inject youth back into their defense.
The quarterback out of Western Kentucky was a surprise to most and probably a signal of worry for Jarrett Stidham, who may have seen the writing on the wall after that selection.
And Stidham probably should be concerned. Zappe doesn’t sound like a player who is going to come in here and just be someone who takes his reps and quietly holds onto a third or fourth quarterback spot.