New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett was “surprised” to be named team captain, and he indicated he would not take the honor for granted.
Brissett was signed by the Patriots back in March to add veteran experience to a young room that also includes rookies Drake Maye and Joe Milton III. He was named the starting quarterback for the opener against the Cincinnati Bengals with Maye still in the early, developmental stages of his career.
Along with the starter title, he gets to add Patriots team captain to his resume. He spoke to reporters about what being bestowed that title meant to him
Jacoby Brissett said being named a captain was a “surprise” to him. Added it’s “definitely not something you take for granted.”
— Evan Lazar (@ezlazar) September 4, 2024
Having Brissett as a captain will be important, as the Patriots look to enter a rebuilding phase.
He serves an important role as the bridge veteran starter while the team continues to work behind the scenes developing Maye. From being drafted by the Patriots in 2016 to serving as team captain eight years later, it truly has been quite the ride for Brissett.
