Jerod Mayo knows who will start for the New England Patriots at quarterback in Week 1. But he isn’t ready to tell us.
The Patriots head coach confirmed Wednesday he’s “made a decision” on whether Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye will start at QB but plans to tell his players in a team meeting Thursday before making that decision public.
“I’m gonna have a team meeting tomorrow, and then I’m gonna get (the decision) to you guys,” Mayo said during his press conference Wednesday.
That’s an anticlimactic response for those seeking clarity on a fascinating QB competition during which Maye has put pressure on Brissett with his strong play in training camp and preseason. But if you’re willing to read between the lines, Mayo’s follow-up quote might hint at who’s starting in Week 1.
“I think it’s important to remember what’s good for the team today may not be good for the team weeks down the line,” Mayo said. “So I think the …