Does Jacoby Brissett Have a Chance to Be New England Patriots Week 1 Starter?

June 22, 2016   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — If Tom Brady is suspended for the first four games of the 2016 season, Jimmy Garoppolo is the front-runner to be the New England Patriots' replacement at quarterback. 
At least, for now.
The Patriots' brain trust invested a second-round pick in Garoppolo just north of two years ago, so clearly, they view him as having potential. The Patriots also drafted N.C. State quarterback Jacoby Brissett in the third round of April's draft, apparently to be the third man on the depth chart. 
As we know in New England, though, the situation is not always exactly how it appears.
All things being equal, Garoppolo should be the starter. He has more experience in the Patriots' complicated offense. He is two years away from becoming a free agent, which means the Patriots need to begin deciding on his long-term future with the team. 
That being said, there's a chance Brissett could leapfrog Garoppolo on the depth chart. It's...

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