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Bill Belichick during a Patriots game

Report reveals which QB will likely start for Patriots in Week 12

The New England Patriots were widely expected to make a quarterback change after Mac Jones was benched late in the team’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts, but it is starting to sound like that will not happen in Week 12. ESPN’s Dan …

Bill Belichick on the sideline

Bill Belichick gave Patriots players 4-word message about QB situation

Bill Belichick has yet to publicly commit to a starting quarterback for Week 12, and the New England Patriots coach claims he is leaving his players in the dark about the decision as well. Belichick was asked at his press conference on Tuesday if he …

Mac Jones looks on in a Patriots uniform

Mac Jones benched for final drive of 1-score game after brutal INT

Mac Jones may have finally hit rock bottom with the New England Patriots on Sunday. Jones was benched for the final drive of the Patriots’ loss to the Indianapolis Colts in Germany. The Patriots were trailing 10-6 at the time and had gotten the …

Mac Jones in pads

Patriots reportedly made noteworthy change during practice

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick made it clear heading into Week 5 that Mac Jones was not in danger of losing his starting job, but the team did make an interesting change in practice. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported on Sunday that …

Bill Belichick with a headset

Patriots make decision on backup quarterback

The New England Patriots have made their call on who will back up Mac Jones at quarterback. The Patriots elevated Bailey Zappe to the 53-man roster on Saturday and released Matt Corral, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. That essentially means …

Bill Belichick with a headset

Report reveals Patriots’ plans for backup QB

The New England Patriots made an unexpected quarterback move earlier this week, and it sounds like it may have set up something of an in-season competition to be Mac Jones’ backup. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that the …

Bailey Zappe ready to throw

Patriots bring back 2 quarterbacks after cutting them

The New England Patriots surprised many fans on Tuesday when they waived quarterbacks Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham, but it turns out they had every intention of keeping both on the team. Zappe cleared waivers on Wednesday and will sign a …

Mac Jones warms up before a game

Report reveals Patriots’ plan for backup QB behind Mac Jones

The New England Patriots stunned fans with the quarterback moves they made on Tuesday afternoon, but the changes may wind up being a lot less drastic than they appear. The Patriots cut both Bailey Zappe and rookie Malik Cunningham just before the …

Bailey Zappe ready to throw

Patriots stun fans with surprising quarterback roster moves

The New England Patriots left fans stunned on Tuesday with some surprising moves they made. The Patriots cut both Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham. The moves left them with Mac Jones as their only quarterback on the roster. So what is going on? Are …

Bailey Zappe in a practice jersey

Bailey Zappe shares thoughts on potential Patriots QB competition

Bill Belichick has yet to publicly name Mac Jones the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback for the 2023 season, which means Bailey Zappe could have a real chance to compete for the job. If that happens, the former Western Kentucky star is …

Mac Jones warms up before a game

Ex-Patriot makes interesting claim about team’s QB situation

A former New England Patriots player suggested that there were some divisions in the locker room over the team’s quarterback play in 2022. Former Patriots cornerback Devin McCourty revealed in an appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg Hill …

Mac Jones warms up before a game

Patriots fans appear to have had enough of Mac Jones

The New England Patriots on Sunday certainly did not shake off their disastrous ending to last week’s game in Las Vegas, and their fans appear to have had enough. The Patriots struggled in the first half against the Cincinnati Bengals on …

Bill Belichick on the sideline

Patriots make QB decision for game against Jets

Mac Jones was benched early in the New England Patriots’ loss to the Chicago Bears on Monday night, but the former first-round pick has not lost his starting job. Jones will start for the Patriots on Sunday against the New York Jets, …

Bill Belichick during a Patriots game

Bill Belichick addresses latest Patriots QB controversy questions

The New England Patriots seemed to make it clear on Monday night that they have a full-blown quarterback controversy on their hands, but good luck getting Bill Belichick to admit that. Mac Jones started for the Patriots in their embarrassing 33-14 …

Mac Jones looks on in a Patriots uniform

Mac Jones has classy response to Bailey Zappe chants

Mac Jones may not be playing good football this season, but at least he is handling things like a pro — at least publicly. Jones returned on Monday from a sprained ankle and got the start in the New England Patriots’ game against the …

Bailey Zappe in a practice jersey

Bailey Zappe reveals he was named after TV character

Bailey Zappe is the hottest thing in New England, and the Patriots quarterback recently revealed the origins for his first name. Zappe started in Weeks 5 and 6 for New England and led the team to victory. He also entered “Monday Night …

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