While Mac Jones fights his way back into the team after an injury. His journey does not seem to be an easy one. As a backup quarterback and rookie, Bailey Zappe has shown enough to some fans to stake his claim as well. Following the news of Mac Jones preparing to start against the New York Jets on Sunday, the Patriots fan base stands divided. According to many, the decision in favor of Jones should be an obvious one. While other fans disagree.

Since finding his way into the starting lineup, Bailey Zappe has sparked a strong reputation among the fans. So much so that former first-round pick Mac Jones, who made a Pro Bowl selection in his rookie year. Does not have a clear way into the team. While Field Yates shared the news over the Patriots, preparing for Jones to start the game. The fan base is not pleased. Most of the people who are already over Jones have shared their preference for the QB situation.

Fans react to Mac Jones gearing up for the start

Among the numerous voices on Twitter. Many fans made it clear that Bailey Zappe is their choice to take the team forward. A case made by the fans themselves.

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Although this is a fan of the Patriots, he has warned the team over his defection to Miami following their way of handling the situation.

While the whole franchise recovers from the end of the Tom Brady era. This fan sees Zappe as the second coming of the GOAT.

This reply shows the level of confidence the fans currently have in Jones. They think he is no better than a backup quarterback and would just make the game easier for the Jets.

On the other hand, some fans have not forgotten the potential shown by the 24-year-old. Even imploring the others to show some faith in the player.

And amidst all the chaos, this funny reply used a clip of popular NFL journalist Skip Bayless to get his message across.

The NFL fans were not afraid to speak up their minds.

The quarterback call

Heading into Week 8 of the NFL, HC Bill Belichick seems to have his hands full with the tough decision. While they drafted Mac Jones 15th overall in the 2021 NFL draft. They brought Zappe in as a cover for the position, this year after getting him in the 4th round. He made his debut in the week 4 game against the Green Bay Packers. Jones was taken off due to an injury. Following his introduction. The rookie has a 2-0 record as a starter.

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Last week, Jones started but was taken off early in the second quarter after he threw an interception. Zappe came on and scored two consecutive touchdowns to inject some energy into the team. However, the team failed to score again and ended up losing 14-33 to the Chicago Bears. This saga has only divided the fan base. Even though Jones had a stellar rookie year. His slow start has cast an enormous shadow over his position in the team. One man’s loss is another man’s gain. Zappe has just done enough to make Belichick think about the way to move forward.

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