FOXBORO, Mass. — Bailey Zappe isn’t resigned to life as a backup quarterback, nor should he be.
Offseason reports — and comments from Robert Kraft — indicate the Patriots are committed to Mac Jones as their franchise quarterback. And the third-year pro was New England’s clear No. 1 quarterback during the three recent organized team activity practices open to reporters.
However, Belichick’s non-commital comments about Jones have left the door open for a quarterback competition this summer. Plus, how players split reps during spring practices doesn’t necessarily mean much. Cam Newton was the projected Week 1 starter in the weeks leading up to the 2021 season — until he wasn’t.