The New England Patriots have officially named Jacoby Brissett as their Week 1 starting quarterback for the upcoming season after he won a competition against Drake Maye. Head coach Jerod Mayo made the announcement during a brief press conference, expressing the organization’s full support behind Brissett. Mayo stated that Brissett gives the team the best chance to win both in the short term and long term, leading to the decision to start him this season. While Mayo did not rule out the possibility of Maye starting at some point, he emphasized that as long as Brissett performs well, he will remain the starting quarterback for the entire season. The Patriots are confident in Brissett’s abilities and are looking forward to seeing him lead the team on the field. This decision comes after a carefully considered evaluation process by the coaching staff, ultimately concluding that Brissett was the best choice to lead the team in the upcoming season. Fans can expect to see Brissett under center when the Patriots open their season, with high hopes for a successful campaign.
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