The New England Patriots showed in Week 2 why they are sticking with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback over first-round draft pick Drake Maye.
Not because Brissett is moving the offense with his arm, or even his legs.
But because it’s not yet safe for Maye to line up behind the Patriots’ offensive line.
Brissett was sacked three times and hit a handful of others in the 23-20 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. One left the caretaker quarterback favoring his shoulder, another twisted his knee.
And the Patriots have invested too much in Maye — the No.