QB1 of the New England Patriots If the Patriots Draft A Quarterback, Bailey Zappe Is Prepared To Compete – Gridiron Heroics
Daniel Yerushalmi
On November 25, 2023, in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, quarterback Drake Maye (10) of the North Carolina Tar Heels tosses a ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium during the first half.
Under Bill Belichick, the New England Patriots are experiencing their worst season in twenty years. Many rumors regarding the head coach’s future have been fuelled by this. Whatever transpires, the Patriots will have an exciting off-season.
No matter what happens in the draft, the Patriots will have a pick in the top five, and right now they have the third pick in a class that is loaded with quarterback prospects. The best quarterback the Patriots will likely get is prospect Drake Maye, who will be warmly welcomed by many of the team’s ardent supporters.
The New England Patriots’ Bailey Zappe
QB Bailey Zappe (4) of the New England Patriots looks downfield. Despite throwing 209 yards, Zappa was intercepted three times.
The team has had some quarterback problems this season, to put it mildly, and it looks like they will want to replace that position in the off-season after benching first-round choice Mac Jones. Even though Bailey Zappe took over for Mac and hasn’t exactly looked like a franchise guy, he still has a competitive mentality.
Bailey Zappe of the New England Patriots is prepared to compete.
The New England Patriots’ Bailey Zappe
December 3, 2023, USA, Foxborough, Massachusetts At Gillette Stadium, quarterback Bailey Zappe (age 4) of the New England Patriots attempts a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half.
Although the Patriots are among the weakest teams in the league for many reasons other than the quarterback position, improving the position would help the team’s chances of winning.
But Ezoic Bailey Zappe would welcome the challenge and isn’t worried about the team picking another quarterback. When questioned about the circumstances during his news conference, he was reported to have said:
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When asked how he would feel about the club selecting another quarterback in spring, he said, “If that’s what they decide to do, that’s what they decide to do.” “I’m excited to compete with whoever shows up for that position. I’m going to prepare myself for the role of leader and, should my name be called, I’ll do everything in my power to assist the team win. Hopefully, we can repeat our successful season from last year.
Belichick-style, Zappe made sure to be locked back in as soon as possible and said:
“However, I don’t want to ignore these guys because we have a game this Sunday.”
He took care to return to his primary emphasis this week, which is the New York Jets, a team they have utterly destroyed. While it’s encouraging that Zappe is unfazed by the excitement surrounding the off-season draft, it’s noteworthy that he only named one player who was “coming in” and made no mention of the other players in the building. Quarterback Mac Jones (10) of the New England Patriots observes the second half of a game at Gillette Stadium from the sidelines against the Los Angeles Chargers.
From Zappe’s vantage point, it appears that the competition for the position is no longer with Mac Jones but rather with the players the organization signs during the off-season. Perhaps he has inside knowledge that the team has already moved on from the first-round pick and is preparing to start a different player in the opening game of the next season.
Mac is having a difficult time with the team because there has been a lot of turnover every year, including the offensive coordinator running the show. He should be given another opportunity somewhere. But the fan base has had enough and would be happy if the Patriots used their first pick to select Drake Maye or another youngster.
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