What Bailey Zappe stated about presumably competing for Patriots’ beginning QB job, relationship with Mac Jones

Zappe’s remark Friday mirrors an identical assertion he made in April whereas at a soccer clinic in Rhode Island when he was requested about the opportunity of turning into the Patriots’ beginning quarterback.

“If my alternative presents itself, I’m going to take full benefit of it,” Zappe instructed reporters then. “I’m going to do every little thing I can to assist the staff win.

“That’s actually all I can say from that standpoint. That’s Coach Belichick’s resolution, no matter he decides. But when the chance presents itself, I’m going to be prepared and make the most of it.”

Zappe turned a favourite amongst a very good contingent of Patriots followers final season when he crammed in for Jones throughout a four-game stretch in October. He helped them keep in a sport towards the Packers earlier than profitable his first two NFL begins. 

In Jones’s return from an ankle sprain, Zappe entered the sport and led the Patriots to 2 straight landing drives after Jones was benched. Zappe performed the rest of that sport, which ended up being a 33-14 loss to the Bears.

That sport was additionally the final time Zappe noticed the sector for the rest of the season regardless of Jones and the Patriots offense’s struggles. He threw for 781 yards, 5 touchdowns, and three interceptions within the 4 video games he performed in.

With Zappe performing comparatively effectively within the offense that Jones struggled in, some puzzled if there was an opportunity Zappe, or another person, would exchange Jones at quarterback this offseason. 

Belichick didn’t instantly throw water onto that concept. When requested if there could be a quarterback competitors within the upcoming season whereas on the homeowners’ assembly in March, Belichick stated, “Everyone will get an opportunity to play.”

To this point, there doesn’t seem like a significant quarterback competitors brewing in New England. Jones has taken all of the first-team snaps in 11-on-11s throughout OTAs made out there to the media. Belichick additionally stated in a press convention in the course of the draft that he “completely” feels the identical approach about Jones as he did forward of the 2022 season, when he notably praised the quarterback.

Regardless that he’s trying to presumably dethrone Jones from his beginning job, Zappe stated that he holds a very good relationship together with his fellow quarterback. 

“It’s been good,” Zappe stated when requested about his relationship with Jones. “I imply, we’re teammates. We’re collectively all day, daily. Within the QB room collectively. You understand, over these final two years, I really feel like each of us have been capable of assist one another each get higher on and off the sector.

“I’ve discovered so much from him, and hopefully, I’m type of serving to out with him. Making an attempt to assist him be taught some stuff. However we’re teammates, we would like what’s greatest for the staff — and that’s to win.”