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Drake Maye reacts to losing Patriots' starting QB competition

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Aug 29, 2024 4:22 PM ET

Drake Maye did all he could in his first NFL offseason to win a starting job, but it wasn't to be for the young quarterback. Luckily, he seems to have the right mindset heading into Week 1.

On Thursday, New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo announced that Jacoby Brissett has been named the team’s starting quarterback. Maye spoke with reporters shortly after the decision was made. The rookie was asked if he was disappointed to be relegated to the backup role.

“I wouldn’t say disappointed,” Maye said. “Obviously, there’s two ways to look at it. Obviously, I want to play, the competitive edge in me, but at the same time understanding what the situation kind of was coming in here. Jacoby’s been with the offense, and he got the reps with the [starters] all camp, so I can’t really say I’m disappointed. Obviously, I want to be playing.”

Maye said he is committed to doing everything possible to be a leader and help Brissett prepare for games.

Here’s Drake Maye’s full reaction to Jacoby Brissett winning the starting QB job for Week 1 in Cincy@WEEI pic.twitter.com/RCQ0izSSOZ

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The Patriots have a questionable offensive line, which might be one reason they are going with Brissett over Maye. The last thing they want to do is shake the confidence of the No. 3 overall pick, especially before they know what they have around him.

Brissett has made 48 starts in his NFL career. He was always in the driver’s seat for the starting job, though a comment Mayo made earlier this week has some wondering if Maye should have been the guy.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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