Jerod Mayo officially announced Jacoby Brissett as the Patriots starter on Thursday as the team prepared to practice for the final time before a three-day break over Labor Day weekend. With the September 8 opener at Cincinnati fast approaching, the team has set its course to begin the 2024 season.
“It’s nothing I take for granted, that’s for sure,” said Brissett during media access to the locker room that came shortly after Mayo made the announcement. “I’m excited. You know, it’s been a lot of work, a lot of long days, long nights, and the journey to get to this point, and I’m grateful for this opportunity, but I’m also excited for it.”
Brissett never wavered as the team’s starter during 20 training camp practices. Despite a late push from Drake Maye, who used a rough joint practice outing against the Eagles as a springboard to a strong finish, the veteran Brissett was able to hold the third-overall pick off, even if it never really felt like it was a true competition for the top job.
“I wouldn’t say [I’m] disappointed,” said Maye shortly after Brissett spoke from the locker right next to his. “Obviously, you know, there are two ways to look at it, I want to play, that’s the competitive edge in me, but at the same time I understand the situation coming in here and Jacoby knew the offense and got the reps with the ones all camp. So I can’t really say I’m disappointed, but at the same time want to be playing.”
Both Brissett and Maye confirmed that they would be supportive of each other going forward. It’s easy to see the growing bond between the experienced vet and the wide-eyed rookie, while the hope is that the duo will push each other to be better every time they take the field.
“[Drake]’s done a great job, dating back from when he first got here to where he is now has been light years different,” said Brissett. “I’m excited for his future, and he’s gonna be a good quarterback in his league. He kind of came up to me with,…
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