Bailey Zappe has promising mindset during every game with Patriots
If last season taught Bailey Zappe anything, it was to always be ready to go. While that is always the job of the backup quarterback, the New England Patriots have turned to him in the last few weeks. And he had the perfect answer when asked if he is always ready to play when speaking […]
If last season taught Bailey Zappe anything, it was to always be ready to go.
While that is always the job of the backup quarterback, the New England Patriots have turned to him in the last few weeks. And he had the perfect answer when asked if he is always ready to play when speaking with the media on Sunday after the game.
“In the name of my position, number two, you always have to be ready, no matter what," Zappe said. "It could be the first play of the game, it could be the last play of the game. I’m always ready, I’m the two, so that’s my mindset.”
For the second straight week, Zappe replaced Mac Jones during the fourth quarter of the Patriots game.
“Yeah, just trying to do my job. Complete footballs, seeing coverages, making my reads," Zappe said. "I missed a few throws, so going into this week – I missed Hunter [Henry] and KB [Kendrick Bourne], so that’s something I’ll do extra this week, trying to get with those guys and try to get on the same page with them. It all comes down to trying to execute.”
Zappe finished the game going three-for-nine for 22 yards after going 4-for-9 for 57 yards last week in the loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Heading into this season, Zappe came off an impressive rookie season, having started the season as the third-string quarterback before earning the backup spot. Jones was injured and unable to play for a few weeks, with Zappe leading the team to two wins in his first two starts.
While Jones returned in Week 7, he clearly struggled in his first game back, with Zappe sent in to replace him. This led to some questions about who should be the starter, but it was Jones for the rest of the season with Zappe behind him.
And those same questions have arose during this season, with Zappe chants being heard throughout Gillette Stadium today.
So while the future of the Patriots quarterback remains uncertain, Zappe's mindset is definite
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