Is the Patriots' QB competition real or just hype?

Friday, August 23rd • Segment

Coach Jerod Mayo is courting some controversy by declaring it a quarterback competition in Foxborough. But is it all for show? Boston.com’s Khari A. Thompson lays out the case for Drake Maye to start.

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