The refusal of Patriots coach Bill Belichick to “get into a lot of hypotheticals” regarding the quarterback situation on Monday becomes, as a practical matter, a very tangible and meaningful comment about the status of supposed starter Mac Jones.
When asked whether rookie Bailey Zappe will keep playing even when second-year first-rounder Jones is healthy, coach Bill Belichick only had to say, “Mac Jones is the starter.” Or otherwise grunt and/or roll his eyes, like he did when asked eight years ago whether Tom Brady was at risk of being benched for rookie Jimmy Garoppolo after a disastrous Monday night in Kansas City.