Jerod Mayo left no doubt about Jacoby Brissett’s status as the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback entering training camp. Four weeks later, the team’s head coach has begun singing a different tune: the competition for the top job is alive and well.
While Brissett has remained the first man up in practice drills and preseason throughout the summer, first-round rookie Drake Maye has built a strong case himself. The third overall selection in this year’s draft has started stacking positive days, and seeing more reps with the top-level talent on the offensive side of the ball.