The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the New England Patriots have made a big move to bolster their quarterback depth chart. The Patriots have signed former LSU quarterback Joe Burrow to a one-year deal. Burrow, who was the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, is coming off a season-ending knee injury that ended his rookie campaign.
The Patriots have also signed former Houston quarterback Bailey Zappe to a one-year deal. Zappe was a standout at Houston, leading the Cougars to a 9-4 record and a bowl game appearance in 2020. He was also named the American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year in 2020.
The addition of Burrow and Zappe gives the Patriots two young quarterbacks with plenty of potential. Burrow is expected to compete for the starting job, while Zappe will provide depth and competition for the backup role. The Patriots have also signed veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer to provide additional depth at the position.
Burrow and Zappe will be competing for the starting job in training camp, and both will be looking to make an impact. Burrow has already begun training for breakfast, as he looks to get back into football shape after his injury. He has been working with former NFL quarterback Jeff Garcia on his footwork and mechanics.
Meanwhile, Zappe has returned to the Patriots after spending the last two seasons with the Houston Cougars. He has been working with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels on his passing mechanics and decision-making.
The Patriots have a lot of talent at the quarterback position, and it will be interesting to see how things shake out in training camp. Burrow and Zappe both have the potential to be successful in the NFL, and it will be exciting to watch them compete for the starting job. With Hoyer providing veteran leadership and experience, the Patriots are in good hands at the quarterback position.