New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo confirmed on Monday that quarterback Jacoby Brissett would remain the starter, following the team’s 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
He also addressed the outside frustrations from fans wanting to see rookie Drake Maye take the reins.
Maye got a brief taste of NFL action late in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets in Week 3. He went 4-of-8 passing for 22 yards in the team’s 24-3 loss. Calls for Maye to start have become increasingly louder from Patriots fans, as the team has slid to 1-3 on the season.
Even still, the Patriots are cautious about putting him out on the field, and Mayo reiterated that point when speaking with the media, via Patriots.com’s Evan Lazar.
“Everyone wants to see the third overall pick play, and I understand the frustration,” said Mayo. “We’re doing what we think is best. What I’m doing is what I think is best.”
The Patriots are struggling right now at the quarterback position, and the entire offense is failing to gain any sort of traction or consistency. There are arguments to be made on both sides on whether or not to start Maye.
But ultimately, that decision is up to Mayo and the Patriots.
