The New England Patriots have been searching for an answer at quarterback ever since iconic passer Tom Brady left the team in 2020.
Last Sunday, third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe looked like he may fit the bill.
A former star for one season at Western Kentucky University who started his college career in the FCS ranks, the 24-year-old rookie threw one touchdown pass in his first official NFL start last weekend, a 29-0 win over the Detroit Lions. Zappe earned the starting nod with current started Mac Jones out with a high ankle sprain and season-opening backup Brian Hoyer out with a concussion.