"There's a chapter in New England Patriots franchise history that can only be coined "We all know Tom's age and contract situation." That famous Bill Belichick quote coincided with one of the most jarring Patriots draft picks of the Tom Brady era - Eastern Illinois quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round of 2014. Belichick even doubled down two years later, spending a third-round pick on Jacoby Brissett."
"Brissett has been an NFL journeyman since getting shipped to the Indianapolis Colts for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett in 2017. He's played for five teams in as many years, including a return to Foxboro last year as a veteran mentor to then first-round rookie Drake Maye. Now in Year 10, teams know what they're getting with Brissett. He's a solid NFL backup who, when called upon, knows how to protect the football and give his team a chance to win games."
Bill Belichick used a famous line about Tom Brady's age and contract before selecting Jimmy Garoppolo in the second round of the 2014 draft and later spending a third-round pick on Jacoby Brissett. Garoppolo showed occasional franchise-caliber play, leading San Francisco to the 2019 Super Bowl before becoming a veteran backup across multiple teams. Brissett became an NFL journeyman after 2017 and has played for several franchises while proving reliable as a veteran backup who protects the football and keeps teams competitive when needed. The Patriots moved on under Mike Vrabel, but Brissett's current form highlights the cost of passing on proven depth.
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