Is Drake Maye going to start for the Patriots against the Tennessee Titans in Week 9?
New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye sustained a concussion amid their win against the New York Jets.
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is still in concussion protocol as of Saturday. However, head coach Jerod Mayo hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Maye being cleared in time for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
During his Friday morning press conference at Gillette Stadium, head coach Jerod Mayo kept comments about quarterback Drake Maye brief. Mayo noted that Maye will be a limited participant in practice for the third consecutive day.
However, when asked if there was a chance Maye could be cleared to start Sunday against the Titans, Mayo responded with a straightforward “yes.” Drake Maye has been slowly building his strong rookie-year portfolio, impressing others with his performances despite a string of losses.
Mayo fielded several questions about the quarterback but consistently reminded reporters that he isn’t an expert on concussion protocol. A clearer picture of Maye’s status will emerge later when the team issues its Week 9 injury report.
(Maye) will throw the ball at times in practice, but he will be limited. There are people a lot smarter than me, as far as clearing people with concussions. We’ll lean on our medical professionals — and also the NFL league policy — as far as getting him ready to play.
Jerod Mayo told reporters
Maye was removed from the game after the NFL’s spotter directed the team to have him evaluated in the medical tent. Although it was reported that Maye wanted to return by halftime, he stayed on the bench for the remainder of the game. Later, Mayo expressed his frustration with the referees, describing some of their calls as “questionable,” a remark many interpreted as a criticism of the absence of a penalty for the hit on Maye.
Jerod Mayo assesses Drake Maye replacement Jacoby Brissett
If Maye is not cleared, veteran Jacoby Brissett will make his first start since New England’s Week 5 loss to the Miami Dolphins. After stepping in for Maye against the Jets, Jacoby Brissett completed 15 of 24 passes for 132 yards and led the Patriots on three scoring drives in the second half. During New England’s game-winning drive, he threw for 53 yards and added 14 rushing yards.
The Patriots have been getting ready to work with either quarterback. Mayo mentioned that there isn’t a “significant difference” between Maye and Brissett.
If [Maye] can’t play, we have enough confidence and faith in [Jacoby] that he can step in and help us win a football game. There are certain things we had to tweak and those guys have handled it well
Jerod Mayo said
Mayo also added that Joe Milton will start as the backup for the Patriots in the absence of Drake Maye.
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