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Patriots sign QB Zappe to practice squad
After the New England Patriots made second-year quarterback BAILEY ZAPPE a surprise cut on Tuesday, the young signal caller cleared waivers and he joined the team’s practice squad on Wednesday. The… More Patriots also waived rookie QB/WR MALIK CUNNINGHAM but he, like Zappe, also cleared waivers and returned to the team via the practice squad. New England drafted Zappe in the fourth-round last year, and he had an impressive rookie season and even threatened MAC JONES for the starting job at times. Unfortunately for Zappe, he struggled in training camp and now appears to be far behind Jones. Less
Source: CBS Sports
Patriots cut backup QB Zappe in surprise move
The New England Patriots cut quarterback BAILEY ZAPPE on Tuesday in an unexpected move. Zappe was a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. New England continued the quarterback room shakeup… More when they waived rookie QB/WR MALIK CUNNINGHAM. Following the Tuesday moves, the only quarterback on the team’s 53-man roster is starter MAC JONES. With Jones struggling at times last season, some fans felt that Zappe might be a better option. With Zappe’s release, and the fact that there are no other quarterbacks on the roster, the Patriots have sent a clear signal that this is Jones’ team. Less
Source: NFL.com
Factoid: Mac Jones
When I posted a story about mid-round quarterbacks with upside recently and mentioned Bailey Zappe, a reader scoffed at the idea that Mac Jones' starting job was in any jeopardy. And he's probably correct; even though Bill Belichick has talked as if every job, including quarterback, is up for competition, Jones will likely be starting all season. But long-term? That remains to be seen. more »
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Patriots add QB McSorley
The New England Patriots signed former Baltimore Ravens and Arizona Cardinals backup TRACE MCSORLEY on Thursday to fill the third spot on their quarterback depth chart. The 27-year-old quarterback has started… More just one game in his NFL career while working mostly as a backup in his previous stops. He is expected to be no more than a depth piece behind fellow quarterbacks MAC JONES and BAILEY ZAPPE. Less
Source: New England Sports Network
Patriots QB Zappe to embrace competition for starting gig
New England head coach Bill Belichick said last month that “everybody will get a chance to play” when asked about the starting quarterback job heading into the season. Last year’s backup… More quarterback BAILEY ZAPPE seems ready to embrace the opportunity. Zappe said recently that “if my opportunity presents itself, I’m going to take full advantage of it”. While MAC JONES is expected to begin the season as the starting quarterback, Zappe doesn’t sound content to just accept the backup role without a battle. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: Boston Globe
Belichick noncommittal about Jones as starting QB
New England head coach Bill Belichick raised some eyebrows recently when giving a non-answer about MAC JONES and BAILEY ZAPPE competing for the starting gig heading into the upcoming season. When… More asked about a potential quarterback competition, Belichick said that “everybody will get a chance to play”. Considering that Jones was a first-round pick and is the incumbent starter, and Zappe was a fourth-round pick who only played when Jones was hurt, it seems likely that Jones will start for the Patriots this season. Stay tuned, fantasy owners. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Factoid: Mac Jones
Bill Belichick caused some raised eyebrows this week when he was asked about whether Mac Jones would be the starting quarterback in 2023. "Everybody will get a chance to play," he said. "We'll play the best players." New England's other option at the position is Bailey Zappe (assuming they're not in the Lamar Jackson discussion). more »
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Around the NFL: New England Patriots
The Patriots are bringing back Bill O’Brien to serve as their offensive coordinator. That looks like a good move. Matt Patricia seemed to be in over his head calling plays last year, with his background being on the defensive side of the ball. more »
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Podcast: December 1 episode of the Fantasy Index Podcast
Ian Allan and Justin Eleff look back at Thanksgiving and two weeks of football, then look ahead to tonight's Bills-Patriots game. Sponsored by Footballguys. more »
Scheduletron: Updated strength of schedule
The Patriots and Jets were a few seconds away from tying 3-3 in regulation on Sunday. I’m sure the last thing anyone wants to hear right now is any suggestion that anybody from either of those two teams should be used in a meaningful role in a fantasy lineup. That said, I notice that these two teams both have favorable upcoming schedules. more »
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Ask the Experts: Who will be best of 1st- and 2nd-year QBs?
ASK THE EXPERTS appears weekly from training camp through the Super Bowl with answers to a new question being posted Thursday morning. How the guest experts responded when we asked them: Who will be best of the first- and second-year quarterbacks? more »
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QB Jones to start for Patriots vs. Jets
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick indicated on Thursday that quarterback MAC JONES will be the starter for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. Belichick also noted that Jones… More it is starting now because he is fully healthy and that it does not have anything to do with rookie BAILEY ZAPPE’s performance. Less
Source: NBC Sports
Patriots QB Jones to start vs. Jets
New England Patriots quarterback MAC JONES took approximately 90% of the first-team snaps at Wednesday’s practice and is reportedly set to start on Sunday against the New York Jets. Jones was… More pulled after three series in Monday night’s blowout loss to the Chicago Bears, with rookie quarterback BAILEY ZAPPE replacing him for the rest of the game. Meanwhile, fantasy owners listen to head coach Bill Belichick with one eyebrow raised as he insists there is no quarterback controversy in New England. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Patriots QB Jones expects to be ready for MNF
New England Patriots quarterback MAC JONES reportedly expects to be available for the team’s Monday Night Football game against the Chicago Bears. Jones has been inactive for the past three games… More while recovering from a high left ankle sprain. With veteran backup BRIAN HOYER on injured reserve, rookie signal caller BAILEY ZAPPE has done well enough as a starter to create a mini quarterback controversy. Despite Zappe’s solid play, Jones will likely resume his starting gig – possibly as soon as Monday night. Less
Source: ESPN.com
Patriots place veteran QB Hoyer on injured reserve
The New England Patriots placed veteran backup quarterback BRIAN HOYER on injured reserve with a concussion on Thursday, meaning that he will miss at least the next four games. With starting… More quarterback MAC JONES dealing with a high ankle sprain, it looks like Patriots rookie quarterback BAILEY ZAPPE could be making his first NFL start in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions. Less
Source: New England Sports Network