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New England Patriots links 1/08/24 - Zappe fizzles in season finale; Belichick speculation explodes

Bailey Zappe is not the Patriots' quarterback of the future.

The Patriots' future is in flux, but picking the right quarterback can turn the team around. [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe believes he should be Patriots' starting QB going forward

Zappe's numbers were worse than Mac Jones's

Zappe displayed confidence in his ability to be an NFL starter [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe shares lessons learned from second-half struggles against Steelers

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe had a strong start in his second game, tossing three touchdowns in the first half against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Zappe struggled in the second half, throwing an interception and missing reads, resulting in the Patriots being shutout in the second half. [ more ]

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Consistency and preparation have put Bailey Zappe on a positive path, says Bill Belichick

Bailey Zappe's performance in the Patriots' victory was a positive step for the offense and his development as a quarterback.

Bill Belichick is pleased with Zappe's consistency, ball security, and ability to manage the team. [ more ]

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Report: Even after he was cut, Bailey Zappe knew he'd 'eventually be the starter' over Mac Jones

Bailey Zappe's confidence remained strong even after being cut by the Patriots.

Zappe told his college offensive coordinator that he would eventually beat out Mac Jones for the starting QB job. [ more ]

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'I tried to do too much.' Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe takes responsibility for shutout loss.

Bailey Zappe acknowledges his need to improve his passing in rainy conditions

Zappe was prepared to start as the Patriots quarterback this week [ more ]

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It sure seems like the Patriots gave Mac Jones too many chances, and other final thoughts

Mac Jones had multiple chances to prove himself as the Patriots' starting quarterback.

The blame for Jones's lack of development should be shared between the organization and Jones himself.

Bailey Zappe has emerged as a successful starting quarterback for the Patriots. [ more ]

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Patriots vs. Chargers inactives: Mac Jones active despite losing starting job

The New England Patriots have made a change at starting quarterback, with Bailey Zappe taking over, but Mac Jones remains on the active game day roster.

The Patriots' inactive players for their game against the Los Angeles Chargers include Alex Austin, Kayshon Boutte, Demario Douglas, JaMycal Hasty, Vederian Lowe, and Deatrich Wise Jr. [ more ]

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Patriots fall to Chargers, 6-0: Quick observations after Bailey Zappe can't spark woeful offense

Swapping in Bailey Zappe for Mac Jones did not improve the Patriots' performance

'Zappe Fever' did not catch on in Foxborough [ more ]

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Patriots vs. Chargers: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, live stream and more

The New England Patriots are set to make a change at quarterback for their Week 13 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Bailey Zappe is likely to take over for Mac Jones. [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe reportedly starting, Mac Jones 'unlikely to play' in Patriots-Chargers

Mac Jones will start on the bench for the first time in his NFL career

Bailey Zappe is likely to start as the Patriots quarterback against the Chargers [ more ]

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New England Patriots links 11/28/23 - A tale of having no starting-caliber quarterback

The Patriots are facing criticism for their quarterback situation and lack of a clear starter.

There is debate over whether Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe should start for the team.

The defense may suffer as a result of the uncertainty at quarterback. [ more ]

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Former Patriots player Jack Jones cheers on Bailey Zappe vs. Steelers

Former Patriots cornerback Jack Jones showed support for his former teammate Bailey Zappe on social media.

Jones and Zappe were draft classmates in 2022 and had breakout moments in the NFL together. [ more ]

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Patriots Jabrill Peppers hasn't liked 'all the flak' Bill Belichick has caught this season

The New England Patriots snapped a five-game losing streak with a 21-18 win over the Steelers.

The Patriots' offense showed signs of life, with QB Bailey Zappe throwing three touchdowns in the first half, a feat not accomplished by a Patriots QB since Tom Brady in 2018. [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe said his friends and family stayed home for Patriots' win over Steelers because tickets were too expensive

Bailey Zappe led the Patriots to a win in his fourth career NFL start against the Steelers.

Zappe credited his teammates for his confidence and success. [ more ]

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Patriots vs. Steelers: How to watch, TV schedule, online streaming, radio and more

The New England Patriots will play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night football.

Bailey Zappe is expected to start for the Patriots, while the Steelers will start Mitch Trubisky as their backup QB. [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe 'did some good things' in loss to Chargers, Bill Belichick thinks

The New England Patriots lost to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13 despite a strong defensive performance.

Quarterback Bailey Zappe made his first start of the season and showed promise despite the team's offensive struggles. [ more ]

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Steelers vs. Patriots: New England decides which QB will face Pittsburgh on TNF

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a struggling offense

Bailey Zappe will be starting for the New England Patriots against the Steelers [ more ]

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Patriots vs. Steelers: How to watch, game time, TV schedule, live stream, radio and more

The New England Patriots will face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night football.

Bailey Zappe is expected to start for the Patriots while the Steelers will start backup QB Mitch Trubisky. [ more ]

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4 winners and 2 losers from the Patriots' win over the Steelers

The New England Patriots snapped a five-game losing streak with a 21-18 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers

QB Bailey Zappe had a strong first half, but struggled in the second half

RB Ezekiel Elliott had a solid performance, contributing in both the running and passing game [ more ]

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Instant analysis from Patriots' 21-18 win over Steelers

The New England Patriots defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-18 in a Thursday night game.

Bailey Zappe, making his second start as quarterback, threw three touchdowns for the Patriots. [ more ]

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WATCH: Jabrill Peppers interception sets up touchdown

The New England Patriots are playing well and have a 14-3 lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jabrill Peppers intercepted Mitchell Trubisky and set up a touchdown for the Patriots. [ more ]

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WATCH: Bailey Zappe throws 3rd touchdown of the first half

Bailey Zappe is performing well with three touchdown passes in the Patriots' game against the Steelers.

Hunter Henry caught the third touchdown pass and it coincided with his birthday. [ more ]

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Does Bill Belichick want to stay here in New England? Here's what he said, plus other final thoughts.

Patriots coach Bill Belichick cuts press conference short after loss to Chargers

Teammates praise Bailey Zappe for not turning the ball over in his first start [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe talks re-signing with Patriots after getting cut, Mac Jones' help, and more on WEEI

Bailey Zappe discusses his performance as the Patriots QB1 against the Chargers.

Zappe acknowledges areas of improvement and expresses optimism for the future. [ more ]

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'He's pretty consistent': Bill Belichick still won't say who Patriots' starting QB will be, but praises Bailey Zappe

Bill Belichick is not revealing the starting quarterback for the Patriots' game against the Chargers on Sunday.

Bailey Zappe has been receiving the majority of reps in practice and has been consistent in his performance. [ more ]

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Patriots bench Mac Jones for Bailey Zappe in final drive of loss to Colts

Mac Jones threw his league-high 10th interception in the red zone.

The Patriots benched Jones in the last drive and replaced him with Bailey Zappe.

Jones has been pulled from games three times this season. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Patriots reportedly waive backup quarterback Nathan Rourke

Bailey Zappe's future in New England is uncertain with the release of Nathan Rourke and addition of new quarterbacks. [ more ]

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2 months ago

Matthew Judon's candid take on potential Patriots futures of Mac Jones, Bailey Zappe

Matthew Judon bluntly expresses his indifference towards the future of Mac Jones as the Patriots' quarterback.

Judon believes both Jones and backup Bailey Zappe have the talent to succeed, but they need to step up and perform. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Patriots' quarterback spot the biggest question mark heading into offseason

The New England Patriots are undergoing a franchise-altering rebuild, starting with the departure of head coach Bill Belichick.

The team's quarterback position is a major area of focus and concern heading into the offseason. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Patriots QB Bailey Zappe shares farewell message to Bill Belichick on Instagram

Bailey Zappe thanks Bill Belichick for believing in him and pushing him to become better in his farewell message.

Zappe credits Belichick for helping him achieve his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe confident in his ability to 'lead a team and win games'

New England Patriots are expected to address their quarterback position in the offseason.

Bailey Zappe is the top option on the depth chart for the Patriots at the moment. [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe era ends with a whimper, and more takeaways from Patriots-Jets

Bailey Zappe had a disappointing game in the final match of the season with only 12 completions out of 30 attempts and two interceptions.

Zappe's overall performance for the 2023 season was mediocre, with six starts, 108 completions out of 173 attempts, and six touchdowns. [ more ]

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At this point for Patriots fans, being draft kings is something to look forward to

The Patriots put up a strong fight against the Chiefs but ultimately lost

Hunter Henry was a standout player for the Patriots [ more ]

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The Patriots haven't quit, and more takeaways from their loss to the Chiefs

The New England Patriots showed resilience and fought until the last minute, despite their 11th loss of the year.

Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe had a strong start but struggled in the second half of the game. [ more ]

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2 winners and 3 losers from the Patriots' loss to the Chiefs

Bailey Zappe impressed in the first half but struggled in the second half

Christian Barmore had a standout performance on the defensive line [ more ]

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Fourth-down magic: Bailey Zappe-Hunter Henry TD connection gets Patriots on the board

Bailey Zappe is thriving as the New England Patriots' starting quarterback, making clutch throws and connecting with tight end Hunter Henry.

Zappe's accurate strike to Henry for a 16-yard touchdown on fourth down helped the Patriots tie the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. [ more ]

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David Andrews has been instrumental in getting Bailey Zappe ready

Mac Jones has been replaced by Bailey Zappe as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.

David Andrews, the center for the Patriots, has to develop chemistry with the unfamiliar player. [ more ]

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Patriots QB Bailey Zappe clarifies his level of Taylor Swift fandom

Bailey Zappe clarifies his prior comments about Taylor Swift's music, stating that he used to be a fan when she was country but not anymore since she switched to pop.

Zappe expresses excitement at the possibility of Swift coming to Gillette Stadium to watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce. [ more ]

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Did the Patriots give Bailey Zappe a legitimate chance to battle Mac Jones in the offseason?

Bailey Zappe doesn't feel vindicated despite his success with the Patriots.

Zappe is focused on improving and preparing for the next game, not dwelling on the past or questioning coaching decisions. [ more ]

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How a short week changed Bailey Zappe's preparation for the better

Bailey Zappe bounced back from a rough first start by putting in extra work and mental preparation for his second start.

Zappe's mental work paid off as he led the New England Patriots offense to a fast start and connected with Hunter Henry for two touchdowns. [ more ]

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Bill Belichick responded to Rex Ryan's claim about 'The Patriot Way'

Bill Belichick had positive things to say about Bailey Zappe as the Patriots' starting quarterback despite the loss.

Malik Cunningham may see playing time as a quarterback for the Patriots in certain situations. [ more ]

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Hunter Henry gets involved in our best Week 13 Patriots prop bets

The New England Patriots are 4.5-point underdogs against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 13.

Prop bets to consider include Hunter Henry over 2.5 receptions, Keenan Allen over 0.5 receiving TDs, Austin Ekeler under 52.5 rushing yards, and Bailey Zappe under 0.5 passing TDs. [ more ]

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Bailey Zappe gets the start as Patriots quarterback against Chargers

Bailey Zappe has been named the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots after Mac Jones was benched.

Zappe has shown consistency and a level-headed approach according to coach Bill Belichick. [ more ]

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Instant analysis from Patriots' 6-0 loss to Chargers

The New England Patriots lost 6-0 to the Los Angeles Chargers, marking their second consecutive shutout.

Rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe started the game and went 13-of-25 with no touchdowns or interceptions. [ more ]

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