In the ongoing debate over which Patriots quarterback should get the start, a former New England Super Bowl winner is advising caution.
Rob Ninkovich, 40, was a Patriots linebacker from 2009 until his retirement prior to the 2017 season. He helped New England win two championships (including Super Bowl LI, the final game of his career).
As he examines his former team’s current quarterback predicament — whether to start veteran Jacoby Brissett or rookie first-round pick Drake Maye — Ninkovich cited some stats. Speaking during a Wednesday morning appearance on the “Greg Hill Show,” he defended Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s decision to stick with Brissett.