After considerable offseason speculation, the first 12 practices of training camp have shown a clear hierarchy within the New England Patriots’ quarterback room. Mac Jones is the starter, with Bailey Zappe as his primary backup. Offseason addition Trace McSorley, meanwhile, is the No. 3 behind the duo.
Jones, Zappe and McSorley not being on the same level when it comes to roster security and quality of practice reps is no surprise and a result of the nature of the quarterback position. Despite the differences between those three QBs, however, the group’s chemistry has apparently developed well over the last few months.