OH PATRIOTS, WHAT WILL YOU DO?

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Bingo Marengo

AFC EAST REPORTER AND BELICHICK LOVER.

Published 4/27/2023

Looks like the Patriots might have to stick with their current quarterback, Mac Jones. They need some new players in other positions and fortunately, they've got some depth there. But their coaches are being super sneaky and avoiding questions about Jones like he's a case of the clap. Bill Belichick is all like, "Oh, we'll see who comes out on top," while new offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien is pretending Jones is Voldemort and won't say his name. It's like they're giving him a "clean slate," but c'mon, we know what that really means. There's also some dude named Bailey Zappe who might compete for the job, but let's be real here- Jones is the favorite. Even though the Patriots don't seem as into him as they were before, he's still got the goods. But who knows, maybe they'll surprise us and draft a new QB.

 
If they do draft a new QB it looks like Levis didn't quite knock the socks off the Patriots in his interview. Can't blame 'em, I mean, have you tried getting a team exec's socks off lately? It's not easy. Anyway, if they do decide to go for a QB, they might set their sights on Hendon Hooker. He's apparently someone's favorite (don't worry, we won't name names), but he's not quite a fit for their first-round pick. Second round? Who knows? Maybe he'll be the perfect addition to the squad. One thing's for sure though, Hooker has an edge over Levis. Not only can they grab him for a steal at No. 46, but he's also got the added benefit of spending most of the season recovering from an ACL injury. That way, he can sit back and watch as Mac Jones shows off his stuff. And if Jones slays it on the field, the team can keep Hooker on the bench to learn a thing or two. Who knows, maybe Hooker needed a break from Tennessee's offense anyway. It's a win-win situation, folks.