Former NC State quarterback Jacoby Brissett’s standing with the Patriots is much more uncertain this year. Last year, Tom Brady was suspended for the first four games, and Brissett knew he could get thrown into the line of fire. Then, Jimmy Garoppolo goes down with an injury, and the rookie was thrown into the fire, playing in 3 games (starting in 2) for the team that would go on to win the Super Bowl.
This year Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo are back in the fold, and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick believes that Brissett is in a unique situation this season.