Why wouldn't we keep Brisset for 2025?

[jmt57]

I don't see a need to limit the search for third QB to Brissett, especially since there is a new HC and new OC.

There will be plenty of options, at many different price points (and age and experience):
(Age listed below is as of September 1, 2025; won-loss record is for their career in regular season games)

Former Patriots:
Jimmy Garoppolo (30, Rams; 43-21) - intriguing, but probably wants another legitimate chance to start
Jacoby Brissett (32, Pats; 19-34) - holds NFL record with 1.4% career interception rate, but seemed overly cautious
Mac Jones (26, Jaguars; 20-24) - I can't envision any scenario where he would want to return
Jarrett Stidham (29, Broncos; 1-3) - the idea is to get an experienced starter, right?

The Rest of the Field:
Russell Wilson (36, Steelers; 121-77-1) - began '24 well, then faded down the stretch. Plenty of experience, but probably too much $
Joe Flacco (40, Colts; 105-86) - looks good for a while, then quickly shows his age
Andy Dalton (37, Panthers; 84-82-2) - the Red Rifle could be the right fit for this position
Kirk Cousins (37, Falcons; 83-74-2) - will soon be a free agent, but he'll be looking for starter money & a starting opportunity
Carson Wentz (32, Chiefs; 47-46-1) - probably too pricey; may be looking to start again
Sam Darnold (28, Vikings; 35-38, 14-3 last year) - will be looking to start and command big bucks; not an option for New England
Jameis Winston (31, Browns; 36-51) - looks great one moment, then throws bad back-to-back picks to lose the game

Marcus Mariota (31, Commanders; 34-40) - drafted 1-2 with Winston in 2015; worth considering
Teddy Bridgewater (32, Lions; 33-32) - worth considering for this role
Case Keenum (37, Texans; 30-36) - also worth consideration
Daniel Jones (28, Vikings; 24-44-1) - will be looking for an opportunity to compete for starting position
Taylor Heinicke (32, Chargers; 13-15-1) - could be worth looking into for this role
Mason Rudolph (30, Titans; 9-8-1) - may be worth considering
Cooper Rush (31, Cowboys; 9-5) - had some good games against average teams, not so much vs better teams
Drew Lock (28, Giants; 10-18) - doesn't seem to fit this role, though he did look good in week 17 win vs Colts
Justin Fields (26, Steelers; 14-30) - 11th overall pick in 2021 is not really a good fit here, or for this role; reclamation project elsewhere
Zach Wilson (26, Broncos; 12-21) - if Geno Smith and Sam Darnold can suddenly improve once they leave NJ, why not Zach as well?

Kyle Allen (29, Steelers; 7-12)
Tyler Huntley (27, Dolphins; 5-9) - looked decent with Ravens, but not so much when called on in Miami
Nick Mullens (30, Vikings; 5-15)
C.J. Beathard (31, Jaguars; 3-10)
Joshua Dobbs (30, 49ers; 3-12)
Trey Lance (25, Cowboys; 2-3) - had the talent to be #3 overall; was that an incorrect assessment, or just bad timing with an injury?
Brandon Allen (32, 49ers; 2-8)
Josh Johnson (39, Ravens; 1-8)
Jeff Driskel (32, Commanders; 1-10)
Tim Boyle (30, Giants; 0-5)
Easton Stick (29, Chargers; 0-4)
Sam Ehlinger (26, Colts; 0-3)
Feleipe Franks (27, Panthers; 0-0)
Kyle Trask (27, Bucs; 0-0) - 2nd round pick was supposed to be TB's heir apparent in Tampa, but that never materialized

 

[XLIX]

Is Brisett good enough to be a mentor? What is he going to teach Maye to do, hold a clipboard?

 

[Triumph]

Brady retired at 45.

George Blanda was 48.

Ed Reed was long in the tooth.

 

[Pape]

He should’ve never been signed in the first place.

 

[Pape]

George Blanda was 48.

Ed Reed was long in the tooth.

Grady is awesome lol

 

[Triumph]

Brissett is a backup good enough to come in and win a game or two. The mistake is thinking he can be any more than that.

He beat the Bengals which everyone knows now was a fraud victory. Mayo got his only Gatorade bath. Then he was victorious vs the hapless Jets.

Milton could do that and he would be gaining experience. Time to move on from past retreads and recycled players.

 

[Triumph]

Brady retired at 45.

Brady would get destroyed today.

Statue QBs are gone. Rodgers is the last of them.

 

[PatsFan2]

My understanding is that it's a forgone conclusion that Brissett won't be back in 2025. Given his ability to mentor and his experience in McDaniels system wouldn't it make sense to retain him for another year?

Is he looking to go somewhere where he has a better chance to start?

Have you seen the guy play??

 

[PatsFan2]

He should’ve never been signed in the first place.

We could have told them that.

 

[IcyPatriot]

Jump Ball Joe has become Flaccid Joe ...
Pass for me ...
Jacoby cannot get out of his own way ... he's a tackling dummy ... pass for me.

 

[PatsFan2]

My understanding is that it's a forgone conclusion that Brissett won't be back in 2025. Given his ability to mentor and his experience in McDaniels system wouldn't it make sense to retain him for another year?

Is he looking to go somewhere where he has a better chance to start?

Wolf seem pretty good at finding QB's how about *Ahem* one of the...
Riley Leonard - Will Howard - Kurtis Rourke and Kyle McCord. All will have time to sit and learn.

 

[Real fan 02]

Because of his maturity and experience in playing in different systems he's not a bad fit at all.

....but I don't think he wants to ride the bench here and the team might want to find an upgrade.

Brissett sucks point blank. He's a great locker room vet, mentor. But he was worse than the OL he played behind. A bad OL, and bad QB had never worked in the NFL. Plus his comments towards the end of season spoke of someone who wasn't happy with his role.

 

[Real fan 02]

Have you seen the guy play??

 

[Real fan 02]

He beat the Bengals which everyone knows now was a fraud victory. Mayo got his only Gatorade bath. Then he was victorious vs the hapless Jets.

Milton could do that and he would be gaining experience. Time to move on from past retreads and recycled players.

Agreed. I think Brissett may have the record for throwing passes while on his knees.. the guy can't complete a pass over 10 yards for nothing. JMIII is the future back up in NE. I think we just need to sign a veteran that is content on being 3rd string.

 

[mgteich]

My understanding is that it's a forgone conclusion that Brissett won't be back in 2025. Given his ability to mentor and his experience in McDaniels system wouldn't it make sense to retain him for another year?

Is he looking to go somewhere where he has a better chance to start?

because he sucks

 

[Triumph]

Agreed. I think Brissett may have the record for throwing passes while on his knees.. the guy can't complete a pass over 10 yards for nothing. JMIII is the future back up in NE. I think we just need to sign a veteran that is content on being 3rd string.

Mobile QBs are the new NFL.

How many times do you see a 3rd down obvious passing down have nothing but real estate between the 1st down marker and the QB? Mahomes, Daniels, Stroud and Allen pick these plays up all the time.

 

[Real fan 02]

Mobile QBs are the new NFL.

How many times do you see a 3rd down obvious passing down have nothing but real estate between the 1st down marker and the QB? Mahomes, Daniels, Stroud and Allen pick these plays up all the time.

Agreed and you can add Drake to that list as well. Drake has all the tools of a modern QB.

 

[Mike the Brit]

Because he sucks

Because he can't throw the ball where it's supposed to go.

 

[JohnJH]

A counter-question: Why should we keep Brissett?

 

[jmt57]

Mobile QBs are the new NFL.

How many times do you see a 3rd down obvious passing down have nothing but real estate between the 1st down marker and the QB? Mahomes, Daniels, Stroud and Allen pick these plays up all the time.

Good point.

The Pats may be well advised to get somebody that fits that mold on their practice squad, to serve on the scout team as their upcoming opponent's QB during weekly practice sessions.

A guy like Justin Fields, but not as good. (Practice squad quality rather than active roster quality.)