Social media reacts to Jacoby Brissett being named starter over Drake Maye
In just three NFL preseason games, former UNC quarterback Drake Maye lived up to his hype as the New England Patriots' third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Maye outplayed Brissett in the preseason, throwing for 192 yards and a touchdown, compared to just 36 yards and an interception for Brissett. This led to many speculating that Maye, despite his lack of NFL experience, had won the starting job.
If you also watched New England in the preseason, you likely noticed its horrible offensive line. This can be the sign of early downfalls for young quarterbacks – just look at what happened with former Duke quarterback Daniel Jones on the New York Giants.
On Thursday afternoon, with head coach Jerod Mayo citing Brissett's ability to help the Patriots win now and wanting to preserve Maye's longevity, Mayo named Brissett QB1 over Maye.
"There are a lot of factors that led to this choice," head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Thursday. "I think the hard part is thinking in the short term and the long term at the same time. As an organization, though, we feel like Jacoby gives us our best chance to win right now."
In seasons' past, we've watched veterans start the year, only for rookies to take over midway through the year. Just look at what Oklahoma Heisman Trophy-winning QB Baker Mayfield did with the Cleveland Browns in 2018.
Let's take a look at what social media thought of Brissett winning New England's starting QB job over the former North Carolina Tar Heels standout.
Drake Maye's full reaction to the news
Here’s Drake Maye’s full reaction to Jacoby Brissett winning the starting QB job for Week 1 in Cincy👇@WEEI pic.twitter.com/RCQ0izSSOZ
— TommyFreezePops (@yaboiTCfresh) August 29, 2024
Jerod Mayo explains decision to start Brissett
An eventful last day for me with @wpri12 as veteran QB Jacoby Brissett is officially named the Patriots starter for Week 1 against Cincinnati
Rookie Drake Maye made the decision harder than it had to be, but HC Jerod Mayo chose proven NFL experience over potential #NEPats pic.twitter.com/GcgrskSWfr— Griffin Della Penna (@GriffinDP_) August 29, 2024
Comparing Patriots' QB decision to Tyrod Taylor's punctured lung
“Jacoby Brissett named Patriots' Week 1 starter over Drake Maye”
Chargers medical team: pic.twitter.com/JawUV6qfv7— pinkpanther (@pinkpanther4056) August 29, 2024
Sarcastic reaction to the decision
So Joe Milton should start over Drake Maye if something happens to Jacoby Brissett, right? Gotta be safe!
— Ian Hartitz (@Ihartitz) August 29, 2024
This fan not happy with Mayo's decision
It’s fine to start Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye. What’s not fine is to say Maye is better and then start Brissett anyway. That makes Jerod Mayo into a joke. https://t.co/NTf5uX7LZB
— Tyler (@TylerFFCreator) August 29, 2024
Brissett speaks on how competition will continue into regular season
Jacoby Brissett on his relationship with Drake Maye as the QB competition played out this summer:
"We've done a good job of both competing, and I think we've both done a good job of helping each other out. And that doesn't change now." #NEPats @NBC10 pic.twitter.com/T0M6dJwJZR— Nicole Menner (@NicoleMenner) August 29, 2024
Former Patriots RB James on Jerod Mayo's comparison
Former #Patriots RB James White on Jerod Mayo’s comments regarding Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye:
“Mayo said… Drake Maye is outperforming Jacoby Brissett, but he’s still the second best quarterback… people were like, ‘That doesn’t make sense’ — it makes perfect sense.
When… pic.twitter.com/pMhYvuWtkM— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) August 28, 2024
A late preseason charge wasn't enough
Jacoby Brissett had taken No. 1 reps throughout the spring and summer, while Drake Maye made a late charge over the last two weeks.
Brissett's experience in the system, and the totality of his work, holds off Maye's surge. https://t.co/wKHrfIPurn— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 29, 2024
A funny meme highlighting the choice
Drake Maye really didn't think Jacoby Brissett was not going to get his usual guaranteed 4 weeks of starts. pic.twitter.com/9pwHBCPfve
— Bros In The Bleachers (@bleacherbropod) August 29, 2024
Abbreviated version of Maye's take on Brissett being named starter
Drake Maye on Jacoby Brissett being named the #Patriots starter:
“I wouldn’t say disappointed. Obviously, I want to play. But, at the same time, I understand the situation.”
Maye adds that he will still prepare as if he were the starter.
“I came into this camp working and… pic.twitter.com/M7AN2sqzjf— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) August 29, 2024
Another funny, sarcastic joke on why Maye should start
Smart move by the Patriots starting Jacoby Brissett. This is a rebuild and you just can’t risk the team getting winning too many games with Drake Maye as the starter. pic.twitter.com/H3xugGnsp8
— Boston Cream 🍩 (@itsbostoncream) August 29, 2024
No reason to start Brissett over Maye
Also just saw that Jacoby brissett will start over drake maye and there’s honestly no reason for that
— SCJGaminggg (@SCJGaminggg) August 30, 2024
Fans appear to be divided on the choice
The New England @Patriots turning to Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye feels like the most predictable of outcomes but has still caused a stir in the fanbase. What is your favorite team doing that has a bee in your bonnet? pic.twitter.com/fUTMSr9TNP
— Chris Maza (@Mazasmusings) August 30, 2024
Here's a good video detailing why Maye should be starter
Does the decision to keep Drake Maye on the bench while playing a journeyman QB in Jacoby Brissett make sense? When does the job turn over to their third overall pick? #NFL pic.twitter.com/EtwKqO2jnJ
— Players Wrld (@PlayersWrldX) August 29, 2024
Brissett over Maye bringing out the worst in fans apparently?
If the whole Jacoby Brissett/Drake Maye situation has taught me anything, it’s that I hate Patriots fans (I am a Patriots fan)
— Drake Maye Stan Account (@nasty_nay24) August 29, 2024
Should Joe Milton have the starting job?
Everyone's mad about Jacoby Brissett getting the Patriots starting QB job over Drake Maye... I'm just upset Joe Milton didn't get the job. He was more fun to watch during the pre-season than anyone else. Maye is still baking, so give Milton a chance.
— Big Scoops (@MA70N3Y) August 29, 2024
Brissett over Maye the right choice
I Like That Jacoby Brissett Is Our QB Right Now. Drake Maye Is A Baller And Has A Long Career Ahead Of Him. This Year Is All About Learning, Getting Better, And Growing. Let's Go Patriots #Patriots
— Brennan Gilmore (OCB) (@OCBRENNAN) August 29, 2024
This fan thinks Maye starting Week 1 helps Patriots' win chances
Jacoby Brissett named Patriots' Week 1 starter over first-rounder Drake Maye.....wtf!!! So you don't want to put your round 1 3rd pick against Joe burrow and the @Bengals ......you morons! Enjoy the win joe burrow 🤣🤣🤣🤣
— Christine (@Christine21186) August 29, 2024
Comparing Brissett-Maye to Bryce Young situation in Charlotte
Pats Twitter losing it since Jacoby Brissett was named the starter over Drake Maye as if we didn’t watch a similar situation occur Bryce Young in Carolina
— TheBakeShow (@BakerScores6) August 29, 2024
Comparing Drake Maye sitting to Josh Allen sitting his rookie year?
Have a feeling we’re going to look back on the Patriots sitting Drake Maye for Jacoby Brissett the same as when the Bills started Nathan Peterman over rookie Josh Allen.
Hope I’m wrong.— Brad Whitaker (@thebradwhitaker) August 29, 2024
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