Brian Hoyer goes deep on Patriots’ QB decision to start Jacoby Brissett over Drake Maye | Pats Talk

Jerod Mayo has confirmed that Jacoby Brissett will start at QB in Week 1. Tom Curran, Phil Perry and former Patriots QB Brian Hoyer discuss the decision and debate whether the Patriots made the decision harder than it needed to be. What harm could the Patriots do to Maye by starting him too early?

3:30-Did the Patriots make this decision more difficult than it needed to be?
7:40-Hoyer on why starting Brissett is the right move
9:20- The harm of starting Drake Maye too early
17:05- Has Maye’s development been overblown?
29:35- Reasons why the Patriots will be better than last year

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[BrickTop]

Brian is super low key but has amazing unfiltered analysis. Works for pods but a little sleepy for games. Would LOVE to see him after a couple Red Bulls do color for games or even take one of those spots on EEI.

[Valyron]

I love that Hoyer has gotten really involved in NE media, the dude stuck around for so long because he knows his stuff

[rakentrail]

With this O-line Drake could be the starter by week three and Joe could be the starter by week 6. If the O-line doesn't improve dramatically and fast, these QB's could all be on IR by week 8! Start working out Brian!

[Gump-tion]

Boston media not gonna let this decision ride for very long.

[flyingelvis]

Curran asking his guests to explain why Curran's previous opinion on QB Drake Maye was wrong and why Curran was right in his thinking. Ridiculous! Curran did exact same thing on Quick Slants. Saying Patriots should have traded down and picked up a Offensive Tackle, instead of QB Drake Maye at 1/3. Curran is wrong on many Patriots issues says to NBC sports it's time to make Phil Perry your man and retire Curran to the golf course.

[mikeguetta]

Hoyer's great at this and he elevates everyone around him too. Tom and Phil are pretty good together, and individually, but Hoyer makes the whole greater than the sum of the parts.

[mtadams]

Let’s be honest Brissett is a China doll. We will be lucky if he last four games before he is out with an injury. No hate, it is what it is.

[appathegoat]

This is the outcome that diehard patriots fans want... now we just can't let the awful media rip him apart for not starting all season. Hopefully they'll just let him silently be sit behind Jacoby.

[mpw]

If Drake has to sit and watch then he should be watching a really good QB not Brissett a career backup. The plan was ill conceived wth Brissett as your plan A. Drake did not need a fake competition to impress the staff that he could play and learn. 3rd overall picks already have that 'fire in the belly'. They kind of strung Maye around. If I was Maye then I would be upset about this whole process.

[andresgirardo]

I value Hoyer's opinion. He learned by watching the best.

[ppumpkin]

Bailey Zeppe was a good back up. Good for him he got picked up by KC.

[tubopedia]

Great Pod 👍. Couldn't agree more about the defense justing being the defense and ending drives in kicks as the bar.

[btspyglass]

The smart move is Jacoby
Long term most important
Especially with this Oline

[ThePatriots]

Mickey Mouse operation the Pats have going on there.

[dougen]

You guys all overestimate what Jacoby can still do. He's going to bring the Pats down, and the conservatism of the commentators is disappointing. Poor Drake to be surrounded by timid and passive Nervous Nellies. The Pats will suffer. Luckily, they have a good defense. Still, I'm glad I'm not a season ticket-holder.

[billshun]

Really so sick of hearing who going to starts at week1.🤣🤣🤣 I’m glad it’s over.🎉🎉👍👌🎉

[tenthirty]

Peyton Manning threw 28 pics his first season. The Colts were 3 and 13. You have to start your number one pick.

[YOURGR]

"He'll be our QB this SEASON.." Thank God.

[christopherlarace]

Hoyer needs to be a coach, so much experience.

[jinavl]

Definitely have a way better chance with maye, but him sitting and learning till week 5 will only make his start even better..week 6 start em