Jacoby Brissett is no longer the “giddy” 23-year old in the New England Patriots quarterback room. After signing a one-year deal with the team this offseason, he returns to Foxboro with 46 starts for four different organizations under his belt — now making him the veteran in the room.
With that comes new duties that extend off the football field, as Brissett is viewed as a strong mentor to help his teammates — specifically No. 3 overall pick Drake Maye.
“When I was here the first time, you realize everybody is your mentor that’s older than you in this league or has more experience.