FOXBORO — All eyes in Gillette Stadium were on the New England Patriots' play-calling situation Friday night.
With starting quarterback Mac Jones making his preseason debut on against the Carolina Panthers, offensive line coach Matt Patricia was given the primary responsibility of calling the plays on offense.
When the offense turned the team over to veteran Brian Hoyer, as well as rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe, Patricia maintained the duties. He continued calling offensive plays throughout the game.
Though formal duties have yet to be assigned, Patricia seems to have the inside track to be the Pats’ primary play director in 2022.