Jerod Mayo: If Drake Maye proves better than Jacoby Brissett, hell start [Video]

FOXBOROUGH – Jacoby Brissett, who has played well throughout training camp, didn’t have his best day at the office against the Philadelphia Eagles in Thursday night’s exhibition loss.

He threw a bad pick in the end zone in the first quarter, and wasn’t especially sharp running the offense.

Understudy Drake Maye, on the other hand, made some plays as he handled the offense in the second and third quarters of the 14-13 loss. With Maye under center, the Patriots produced two scoring drives.

The rookie went 6-for-11 for 47 yards, and scampered for a touchdown. Even while being sacked once, the young quarterback effectively used his legs throughout.

In the aftermath of the performance, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked about Maye’s ability to overcome some obstacles around him, and if the offensive line would be an “impediment” in considering the rookie as the team’s starter.

Mayo tossed aside the notion, saying the state of …