The New England Patriots kicked the Jerod Mayo era off with an upset win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. QB Jacoby Brissett was a big reason why.
While the stat line doesn’t jump off the page, his ability to manage the game and create plays when the pocket broke down proved crucial. He actually surprised his head coach with his athleticism!
Brissett threw for 121 yards, but it was his production on the ground that made an impact on Mayo.
The signal caller ran the ball seven times for 32 yards, recording the offense’s second-longest run. He also eluded the Bengals pass rush effectively as he was sacked just once for a one-yard loss.
After the fact, Jerod Mayo commented on his quarterback’s speed and agility.
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“He went out there and displayed a lot of things,” Mayo said. “He’s a tough guy… I talk about pulling the nose up on the plan, and he did that a few times, and actually made some plays with his legs, which is surprising. He’s probably the slowest Black quarterback in the league.”
Jacoby Brissett has been a productive contributor across his nine-year NFL career. He landed back with the Patriots this offseason, the team that drafted him back in 2016.
New England liked what they saw in his NFL Combine tape following a pair of productive seasons at NC State. That said, speed wasn’t likely at the top of that list!
Brissett ran a 4.94 40-yard dash during the event, far from the fastest amongst prospective players.
He showed that speed isn’t the only thing needed to have a productive day on the ground! With the win, the Patriots head into a Week 2 matchup vs. Seattle at 1-0.
Jacoby Brissett will look to keep surprising Jerod Mayo as the season continues.
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Jerod Mayo Jokes About Jacoby Brissett’s Speed After Surprising Performance Vs. Bengals
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