There’s nothing wrong with a little friendly competition at the quarterback position. That’s the mindset the New England Patriots are reportedly keeping with Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe ahead of the 2023 season, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
An unexpected quarterback controversy emerged last season after Jones went down with an ankle injury.
The Zappe-Mania phenomenon was born as the rookie fourth-round draft pick stepped up and led the team to back-to-back wins over the Detroit Lions and Cleveland Browns, after nearly knocking off the Green Bay Packers on the road at Lambeau Field.