The New England Patriots' veteran quarterback, signed for $8 million in free agency, says he's "excited" to work with rookie Drake Maye and that the team's first-round draft pick is already texting him about plays. With eight seasons of NFL experience playing with five different teams and dozens of different QBs (including Tom Brady), Brissett seems like the perfect mentor to aid Maye's professional development.
But Patriots Insider Tom E. Curran wants us to pump the brakes on Brissett simply being there to coach the QB heir apparent.