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Former NFL player calls Patriots unusual QB strategy 'malpractice'

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo confirmed on Friday that rookie quarterback Drake Maye still gets 30 percent of the first-team reps in practice, even though he's the backup behind Jacoby Brissett.

It's an unusual strategy that NFL analyst and former quarterback Chase Daniel isn't a fan of.

Daniel was a long-time veteran in the NFL. He played for seven teams in his 13-year career. He has experience as a backup quarterback and knows the dynamics of a quarterback room.

Drawing from his own experience, Daniel had a harsh take on the split approach by the Patriots' coaching staff.