Things are back to normal at quarterback for the New England Patriots with Bailey Zappe reportedly being re-signed to the 53-man roster as the No. 2 option behind Mac Jones.
Zappe-Mania is back, and after only nine days, the Matt Corral experiment has ended in New England.
Buy Patriots TicketsThe Patriots originally cut Zappe from the main roster and risked him being claimed by another team on waivers. However, after seeing him go unclaimed, they stashed him on the practice squad, along with rookie quarterback Malik Cunningham.
Zappe was re-signed on Saturday morning, ahead of Sunday’s Week 1 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles, and Corral was released from his contract.
The #Patriots are releasing QB Matt Corral as the corresponding move, source says. https://t.co/Si3KH3tGJ5
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 9, 2023
It will be another year of Jones and Zappe as the two quarterbacks in New England, unless the Patriots make the decision to bring somebody else onboard.
Jones appears to have a firm grip on the starting job, but Zappe-Mania will be chirping from a distance. Here’s what Patriots Twitter is saying about Zappe rejoining the main roster.
Zappe is better than mac
— Barry Menow (@BarryMenow) September 9, 2023
noooo 😭 went from qb of the future to amazon in two weeks
— 📌 (@darwinsburner) September 9, 2023
Bill is drunk
— 𝕄𝕦𝕟𝕔𝕙🧤 (@MunchTVx) September 9, 2023
Zappe > Mac
— /jəst-ən/ 🧀 ⁶𓅓 (@_jluko) September 9, 2023
What is going on in that front office??? Lol
— DJ Martinez (@DJMartinez06) September 9, 2023
life is pain
— Josh (@joshoco12) September 9, 2023
Sorry Mac pic.twitter.com/nYv2KOUmzq
— KinG | Ninja Space Rider (@KinG_Ninja_2321) September 9, 2023
Patriots try not to release a QB challenge (IMPOSSIBLE)
— Re2pect Sports (@Re2pectsport) September 9, 2023
#Patriots dynasty declines to this point? 3 back up QB’s and musical chairs before 1 regular season snap…
— Overrated Experience Sports Betting Podcast (@OverratedExper2) September 9, 2023
I mean, they probably want to find a young kid that might be able to challenge Mac/Zappe.
They are both decent, but if someone can take the reigns then they have another possible dynasty on their hands.
— Michael Crane (@MikeJCzapla) September 9, 2023
Corrall needs a chance. Mac Jones ain’t it. Zappe better
— XplainNhoodTerms (@UrlostFatherrr) September 9, 2023
Doesn’t matter… that team will be searching for a QB the next couple of years. Mac Jones isn’t “him”… build the lines out and then draft a QB.
— Big, Bearded, and Bald (@awhtfrd79) September 9, 2023
This just makes me feel bad for corral.
— EnragedKermit (@EnragedKermit) September 9, 2023
Bro is never going to get a chance
— Depressed New York Sports Fan (@Sal_s28) September 9, 2023
Oh give me a break
— Tommy O’Neill (@tommy1oneill) September 9, 2023
NE is a hot mess right now. Little doubt in my mind they find a new QB next draft.
— ChosenJuan (@Sportsnstfff) September 9, 2023
what was the point of all this
— mason (@thunderfanmason) September 9, 2023
What is billy boy cooking ?
— 𝔻𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕝𝕒𝕤 🐸 (@djj0404) September 9, 2023
Patriots backup situation pic.twitter.com/1abY388HBN
— Nathan 🐻⬇️ Roberts (@natebeardown) September 9, 2023
WHAT IS HAPPENING
— Mac☘️ (@randomsnsndns) September 9, 2023
