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New England Patriots Reporter Makes Bold Prediction vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks could look to face a veteran quarterback against the New England Patriots.

Jeremy Brener

Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) hands the ball to running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (14) hands the ball to running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
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The Seattle Seahawks are set to visit the New England Patriots in Week 2 of the NFL season at Gillette Stadium, but critics are already talking about the Super Bowl XLIX rematch.

The Patriots selected North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye with the No. 3 overall pick in the draft in April, hoping that he could be their franchise guy someday. However, that day isn't expected to come when the Seahawks come to visit.

Patriots reporter Mike Kadlick said in a recent appearance on 93.3 KJR FM that it would "stun" him if Maye started so soon in the season. He expects veteran Jacoby Brissett to be the starter in Week 2 for the Patriots home opener.

Brissett, 31, returns to the Patriots after being a third-round pick for the team back in 2016. Since his rookie year, he's bounced around the league, playing for the Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns and Washington Commanders. He's made 79 appearances throughout his career, but only 48 starts.

Brissett was the backup last season for Sam Howell, who is now Geno Smith's backup in Seattle, so the Seahawks second-stringer could provide some insight about his tendencies during that week of preparation.

While the Seahawks likely wish for the opportunity to play a rookie quarterback so early in his career, there are pros and cons for the Patriots not playing Maye. Ultimately, the Seahawks have to play whoever is put in front of them, and they have to find a way to pull out a win.

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Jeremy Brener

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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