New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo has thrown his full support behind Jacoby Brissett, confirming him as the team’s starting quarterback.
While Mayo hinted at a plan for rookie Drake Maye, who’s barely seen any action this season, he kept the details under wraps with a playful jab at the media’s curiosity.
Meanwhile, former Patriots mastermind Bill Belichick didn’t mince words when discussing his old team’s recent struggles.
Following a bruising 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers that dropped New England to 1-3, Belichick revealed his thoughts on the Pat McAfee show.
“I’ll be honest with you, I have no idea what the plan is,” Belichick said. “If Mayo says he’s got a plan then I guess he’s got one and we’ll have to wait and see what it is. I don’t know but I’d say there are a number of issues there.”
“I’m not sure what the plan is in New England right now..
If Mayo says he’s gotta plan then I guess he’s got one..
They’ve had a hard time moving the ball & Purdy had a lot of time to throw..
Joey Slye was a great addition & he’s a great kicker” ~ Bill Belichick #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/47IPr5Hpw4
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 30, 2024
The six-time Super Bowl-winning coach didn’t stop there, zeroing in on the team’s offensive woes.
“You can’t move the ball and can’t score,” he pointed out bluntly. ” Got a 63-yard field-goal or whatever it was and then got a touchdown off a fumbled kickoff but otherwise had a hard time moving the ball.”
Belichick also highlighted concerns about the pass rush, noting that 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy seemed to have all day in the pocket.
“I’ve got to think it was one of the highest in the league,” he mused, referring to Purdy’s time to throw.
The numbers paint a grim picture for New England’s offense under Brissett.
They’re dead last in passing yards per game (112.3) and second-to-last in points per game (13), while Maye watches from the sidelines.
As Week 5 looms with the high-flying Miami Dolphins on the horizon, all eyes will be on Mayo and the Patriots to see how they navigate these choppy waters.
Will Mayo’s mysterious plan for Maye come into play, or will Brissett continue to lead the charge? Only time will tell.
