A Reunion: Brissett back in New England. 1 year, $8 million
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Wish we had our choice of Daniels/Maye instead of runner-up, but should have tanked a bit more to have that choice.
A real professional QB, it’s nice to have one in that room again as a backstop to the guy they draft.
Given their offensive hires this seemed like a no brainer. Should give them a chance to at least have a meaningful first camp
Winning on Christmas in Denver was really pointless along with the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Absolutely perfect. The length of the deal AND the $$$$. Wow. What a mature and workmanlike spate of signings so far. From the Dugger tag to Bourne, Hunter, Onwenu and, now, Brisset. Really encouraging that they're not going crazy, but are making solid, strategic moves. Plug holes, head down, keep going.
And both teams really sucked those nights, I choose to blame them instead. To an extent.
Let's trust the Commanders to screw up the pick, I guess.
Agreed. Good news starting to flow. Been a bit lean since the coaching hires. Edit: and good to see the majority of the effort on the offense.
I guess we'll find out if it's good or bad that they do the logical thing many fans are calling on them to do.
I like the move. And the consequence, which is that it's 99.9 likely we take a QB at #3.
I like the move. And the consequence, which is that it's 99.9 likely we take a QB at #3.
I can't believe he took just a single year contract, but for the team, I'm thrilled. I expected a 2nd year would be necessary, and a 3rd for bonus dumping. Welcome back, Jacoby!
This is perfect
Just 1 year, reasonable $, insurance on draft pick (being not ready or OL not being ready)
Just 1 year, reasonable $, insurance on draft pick (being not ready or OL not being ready)
Brissett has started 48 games, attempted 1,600 passes, and has only 23 interceptions, for a percentage of 1.4%.
Mac and Zappe combined had 50 starts, attempted 1,612 passes, and had 48 combined interceptions, for a percentage of 3.0%.
Last year, Mac and Zappe threw 21 picks, 3.8%.
If nothing else, Brissett (if he plays) will help the possession game.
Mac and Zappe combined had 50 starts, attempted 1,612 passes, and had 48 combined interceptions, for a percentage of 3.0%.
Last year, Mac and Zappe threw 21 picks, 3.8%.
If nothing else, Brissett (if he plays) will help the possession game.
I assume they pitched him on starting 16 games, mentoring his replacement, and giving himself a chance for one last big payday.
I also view this signing as a good indicator that they aren't done on the offensive side of the ball. I see no reason for Brissett to rush into this signing unless he was promised the starting job and was told they're going to get him some weapons.
Those workouts Zappe's been having with the Pats WRs are about to get awkward.
Great signing for the need at hand.
Great signing for the need at hand.
Love it for all the reasons already stated.
He has always come across as a good locker room guy too.
He has always come across as a good locker room guy too.
Backups usually get either 1 or 2 year deals, and you get more money doing the 1 year deals. Patriots are probably one of his best chances to get some starts too.
I don't know -- what other teams are really out there at $8 million? Brissett probably kicked the tires with Minny, but if you're Brissett you don't want to play musical chairs with Flacco, Winston, Tannehill and Dobbs all potentially out there. Patriots needed a one-year player and Brissett probably had to be concerned that those guys might fit the bill. There are more available QBs that profile for what the Patriots need than there are spots and I think the Patriots may very well have given him a tight deadline.
It seems to me that there are two types of players who decide not to have agents. First are guys who just can't tolerate paying the commission. But second are guys who I think are good at knowing what they want and really don't give a shit about possibly leaving money on the table. I would not be surprised if Brissett is in that second category. It very well could have gone like this: "I want what I got last year." "Done."
I don't see this signing - the length or the $$$ - as necessarily indicating they pitched him on starting that many games. I would suspect it's more like, "Maybe start some games, but you'll be mentoring the #3 overall pick, showing him the way," etc.. Curious what makes you feel that he was promised the starting job.
Yeah, I mean, I shouldn't have worded it that way. I'm assuming the pitch was that he'll have every opportunity to earn the #1 spot. That they feel good about a turnaround and if he is better suited to lead the team than a rookie QB, they're fine letting the kid learn under him for a year.
Copy that. That sounds about right. Now let's go get Calvin, Tyron, and Danielle.
Except, you know, the guys out there playing to win who won’t be on the team next year playing for contracts, as well as the coaching staff that’s now gone.
Players on NFL teams are actual human beings who for the most part play to win and have no incentive not to.
Neither, really.
Think of Maye as a Josh Allen type and Daniels as a Lamar Jackson type.
Eh. Beating the Steelers is always a good thing, and beating the Broncos in Denver is a rare thing. I’m not mad they won those games. If anything those games cemented Mac’s departure, so they were a positive in that regard.
Both. Style of play isn't going to matter at all as a "mentor" what you want your bridge QB modeling for your rookie is working hard, watching film, leading in the lockerroom, being a good guy with teammates, and just how to handle yourself as a pro QB. The style stuff won't matter, the good habits are what a vet can teach. The coaches will be the ones working on skills/technique.
Yes AND it's worth pointing out that Maye is NOT not mobile. While he's obviously not in the same running/athletic QB league as Jayden Daniels, Maye is certainly more mobile than Brissett.
Anything is possible, but aside from the chance they really like McCarthy I don't see the point in going that way. You don't pass up on a top QB for a journeyman and the fifth or sixth best QBs in the class, even if you net a few more picks. They've played things straight so far. I'd expect that to continue.
And the hits keep coming! Between this, keeping Henry and Big Mike and getting rid of Mac, I'm liking the Pats' moves!