A Reunion: Brissett back in New England. 1 year, $8 million
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Or the possibility exists you only really like 1 of the 2 QB projected to be available to you at 3. At which point Brissett makes for a great hedge bet if/when you decide to stack talent/picks instead of going all in on a guy you ain't over the moon about.
There is zero question Brissett had to of had a competitive market at 1/$8m heading into 2024. Heck he probably has his own wish list thread on at least 15 other team message boards. That he picked you guys here indeed adds some smoke to that type of speculation imo.
Geesh. Next you're going to claim that the Red Sox couldn't just unilaterally sign Mookie.
But anyways Jacoby seemed like a good guy. I hope this works out.
That's why I figured it'd be 2 with a fake 3rd for bonus dumping. After all, right now, he's the presumptive starter, even if they land Maye or Daniels. Either way, he's exactly who was needed - competent, classy, willing to work alongside young QBs.
We just assume that leak from Belichick’s camp is 100% accurate?
This new idea that the big meanie RKK pushed BB around for years and forced roster moves on him seems convenient, but not really consistent with history.
It’s also weird that everyone acts as if was obvious Mac was gonna suck last year; that really wasn’t the mood around here at all, was it? MP was gone and a real OC was gonna fix everything.
It’s all history now, though. Mac and Bill and Bill and Matt aren’t walking through those doors.
Who knows....maybe Zappe has some Hoyer-esque combination of lack of skill and savant-like scout team play that he sticks around.
But thankfully, the QB floor has been raised.
Agreed this was widely expected since at least December, if I recall correctly. Perfect guy for a rebuilding team to stick at QB in training camp and beyond while the rookie learns, a veteran who has been around the league but also can tell stories about how Brady used to do it.
I don't agree with this, though, because Brissett is just a stopgap QB. He works as a starter when the team drafts a QB with the 3rd pick, but the mood surrounding his signing would be very different if there were no heir apparent in the QB room (fingers crossed).
Given BB's love of virtually free players and coaches discharged elsewhere, he likely would have been all over getting Russell Wilson to come to Foxborough.
I am not convinced bringing in Brissett locks the Pats into selecting a QB at #3.
I am not convinced bringing in Brissett locks the Pats into selecting a QB at #3.
Can you say more about this?
They might not draft a QB at #3, but unless there's a shocker (trade for Fields, etc.) I think it's a virtual guarantee they're drafting one of the top 6ish QBs in this draft (Caleb/Maye/Daniels/Penix/Nix/McCarthy), either staying at #3, trading down, or using their 2nd rounder.
Brissett is a solid veteran presence, but he's also a journeyman backup who has only started 16 games since 2019 and will be on his 5th organization in 5 seasons in 2024. There's a remote chance Jacoby pulls off a Geno Smith and has a renaissance out of nowhere, but I would be very surprised if that's Plan A.
Yeah, I mean, I like Jacoby enough as a backup but his career record is 18-30 with a rating a touch below Mac. He won’t lose games for you, but he probably won’t win any either. He’s fine, and he’s a big improvement over whatever team had- but the less he plays, probably the better.
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Yes, I expect them to draft a QB this year, but I was just doubting all the talk that signing Brissett must mean selecting a QB at #3.
I agree with this. If the Commanders take who the Patriots really want, I'm not so sure they settle for "next best"; I'd be tempted to take MHJ or -- if overwhelmed -- trade down, then trade back up into the round to pick off a QB
Why? Brissett is on a 1 year deal for, essentially, a backup rate. Clearly the team does not believe he will be the long term answer and currently, the team does not have a long term answer on the roster (Zappe, Rourke, Brissett).
Is it possible the Patriots move out of that spot? Sure. Is it likely? Nope. Personally, I think they are 100% taking a QB with their first pick in the draft and, barring a trade up, that pick with be #3.
Is it possible the Patriots move out of that spot? Sure. Is it likely? Nope. Personally, I think they are 100% taking a QB with their first pick in the draft and, barring a trade up, that pick with be #3.
Did you hear about the riot at the Renaissance fair? ... There was luting in the streets.
Uh, anyway, yes my point is mostly that Brissett is a solid backup QB who hasn't played much in recent years for a reason. Once in a while in recent years those guys have put up good years (Geno, Minshew, sort of Case Keenum) but basically I was trying to suggest I don't want Brissett to be our starting QB this season.
Yeah, I agree. Wolf pretty much came out and said as much. I think they'd be thrilled to get Maye but would still take Daniels. The issue with Daniels is scheme fit but AVP would mold his scheme to fit him.
