<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a>‘ job security at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> looked at risk following a disappointing 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. However, Bill Belichick is once again trusting on the 2021 first-round pick to lead the offense, while Bailey Zappe is not even on the 53-man roster anymore.



The second-year quarterback was sent to the practice squad along with Malik Cunningham, who joined the Foxborough-based franchise as an undrafted free agent this offseason.



Last week, the Patriots made a surprising move by claiming former Carolina Panthers signal-caller Matt Corral off waivers as a potential backup to Jones. Ahead of their season opener, Belichick explained the team’s recent moves.



<h2>Bill Belichick explains Patriots’ recent moves at quarterback</h2>



“Mac’s had a really solid spring and camp,” Belichick said about Jones in an appearance on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show, via NESN. “Very similar to what we talked about with (wide receiver Kendrick) Bourne. Out there every day, ready to go.



“(He’s) in excellent physical condition and, I would say, made a lot of improvement over the course of the spring and training camp in reads, decision-making and timing, getting more work timing with the guys he’s throwing to. He seems like he — again, similar to what we talked about with KB — had a good camp, works hard, ready to go. I’m looking forward to the season here with Mac.”



While naming Jones as starter wasn’t exactly a surprise, Belichick did raise a few eyebrows by cutting Zappe. “All the roster decisions are based on what we feel like is best for our football team,” he said. “There’s a number of things involved there. But glad to have Bailey and continue to work with him. I still think he’s a good, young, developing player, so we’ll keep working with him.”



<h2>Bill Belichick praises Matt Corral</h2>



“We claimed him when he was available,” Belichick said about Corral. “Take a look at him and see how it goes. Had a very good career at Mississippi, and then hasn’t really had a lot of chance to do much in the last two years. Was injured and missed some time, but had a good preseason. So, we’ll see how it goes. Look forward to working with him. Based on what we saw at Carolina and the college film at Mississippi, a player we wanted to work with.”



<h2>Who plays the Patriots in Week 1?</h2>



The New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, September 10 in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.


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<h2>How long has Bill Belichick been the Patriots head coach?</h2>



Bill Belichick is entering his 24th NFL season at the helm of the New England Patriots.

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The&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England&nbsp;Patriots</a>&nbsp;are looking for redemption after a very disappointing 2022 season which finished with an 8-9 record. They had a shot at the playoffs in the final week of the calendar, but lost against the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buffalo Bills</a>.



Though Mac Jones&nbsp;will remain as the starting quarterback, many experts believed Bill Belichick would at least find a big name to put some pressure on him. However, that didn’t seem to happen.


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After&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady announced his retirement</a>, the legendary head coach hasn’t been able to find the formula for success. Now, just a few days before a new season in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>, Belichick left everyone surprised.



<h2>Who will be the quarterback of the New England Patriots?</h2>



On Tuesday, Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham were waived by the New England Patriots. So, at that moment, Mac Jones was the only quarterback remaining in the roster. No one could believe what was unfolding.


 

 


The case of Zappe was very intriguing. He is a second-year quarterback who in 2022 showed some sparks when replacing Jones. Nevertheless, it didn’t seem enough to convince Bill Belichick.



Then, just 24 hours later, guess what. Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham have both re-signed with the team’s practice squad. So, the head coach let them go through waivers, but was almost certain they would fall into his lap again. 



In fact, Belichick already warned the media that was the plan before the moves were made. “Some players that we release will come back and play for us, be on the practice squad. We don’t know exactly who they’ll be, but we have a general idea.”


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Of course, the Patriots could still go on and look for a backup quarterback for Mac Jones knowing they could make Zappe available at any time for the opener. Nevertheless, this was another one of those head-scratching ‘Bill Belichick decisions’.

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Like every other team in the league, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> had to reduce their roster for the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season to 53 players on Tuesday. Shockingly, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> is the only quarterback on the depth chart.



The team has surprisingly decided to cut Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham, which leaves the Alabama product as the only signal-caller left in Foxborough. Now, the question is who will complete the QB room.



While this all but confirms Jones will be starter in his third year, it remains to be seen what’s the Patriots’ strategy. Are they planning to make a trade, or will they land a free agent? If they go for the latter, there are many options in the open market.



<h2>Free agent QBs who could backup Mac Jones at Patriots</h2>



Carson Wentz: While his best days are far behind him, Wentz is definitely one of the most interesting options still without a contract. He may not be a starter anymore, but his value as backup should be high.



Joe Flacco: At 38, Flacco’s experience could be helpful for a young quarterback with plenty of room to improve like Jones.



Nick Foles: The unlikely hero of the Eagles’ long-awaited Super Bowl win over the Patriots in 2018, Foles became sort of a journeyman in recent years as backup at different teams.



Colt McCoy: Surprisingly released by the Arizona Cardinals as part of their roster cuts, McCoy has 12 years of NFL experience and no problem to ride the bench.



<h2>Who plays the Patriots in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season?</h2>



The New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, September 10 in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season.


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<h2>When was the last time the Patriots made the playoffs?</h2>



The New England Patriots last made the playoffs in the 2021 season, losing to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card round.

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It’s safe to say the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> left much to be desired with their offseason activity. Though the team has to bounce back from a poor 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> didn’t land big-name players.



There were some opportunities on the market, but the Patriots didn’t seem to care too much about it. DeAndre Hopkins was heavily linked with the team, but the wideout eventually chose the Tennessee Titans.



While other teams broke the bank ahead of the 2023 NFL season, Belichick explained that spending too much for certain players eventually prevents a team from succeeding.



<h2>Bill Belichick says teams that overspend eventually fail</h2>



“Temporarily you can, but you can’t sustain it, no,” Belichick said, via MassLive.com. “You can’t sustain the 20 years of success that we sustained by overspending every year without having to eventually pay those bills and play with a lesser team. So I think if you look at the teams that have done that, that’s kinda where some of them ended up. Jacksonville back in ‘14, the Rams are going through it, Tampa is going through it now. So, I’m not saying there’s anything right or wrong with it. It’s just a different way of doing things and there’s the results for doing that.



“Cash spending isn’t really that relevant. It’s cap spending,” he added. “So teams that spend a lot of cash one year, probably don’t spend a lot of cash in the next year because you just can’t sustain that. So we’ve had high years, we’ve had low years, but our cap spending has always been high. And that’s the most competitive position you can be in. So that’s really — the cash spending, there’s no cash cap. There’s a salary cap and we spend to the salary cap. That’s what’s important.



“You can’t look at it in a Polaroid snapshot. It’s a multi-year process. So you can overspend one year, and then at some point you’re not going to be able to do that.”


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There’s a reason Belichick has been on this league for so long and found so much successs. However, getting back to the glory days looks like a challenging task now that the AFC East got stronger and Tom Brady is no longer in Foxborough.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> will visit the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tennessee-titans">Tennessee Titans</a> as the 2023 preseason comes to an end in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a>. The game will be played today, August 25 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. 



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The Tennessee Titans have a last chance to determine who will be their starting quarterback. Ryan Tannehill is the veteran, Malik Willis was supposed to be the man in the future, but Mike Vrabel’s team suddenly drafted Will Levis from Kentucky. That’s the major story here.


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Meanwhile, the&nbsp;New England&nbsp;Patriots&nbsp;had an 8-9 record last season finishing in third place of the&nbsp;AFC East.&nbsp;After <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html">Tom Brady announced his retirement</a>, Bill Belichick hasn’t found the formula of success. It might be the final opportunity for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a>. 



<h2>When will Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots be played?</h2>



The&nbsp;Tennessee Titans&nbsp;will host the&nbsp;New England Patriots&nbsp;on&nbsp;Friday, August 25 at 8:15 PM (ET). The game is scheduled to be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. 


 

 


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ET: 8:15 PM CT: 7:15 PM MT: 6:15 PM PT: 5:15 PM



<h2>How to watch Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots in the US</h2>



The preseason game between the&nbsp;Titans&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Patriots will be available on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a>. Another option to watch it in the United States is NFL Network.


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<h2>How to watch Tennessee Titans vs New England Patriots in the rest of the world</h2>



If you’re in any country outside the United States and China, you will be able to watch the game between the&nbsp;Tennessee Titans&nbsp;and the&nbsp;New England Patriots&nbsp;on&nbsp;<a href="https://nflgpi.prf.hn/click/camref:1100lBhQI" rel="sponsored nofollow">DAZN</a>.

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Last season, the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England&nbsp;Patriots</a>&nbsp;had an 8-9 record finishing in third place of the&nbsp;AFC East. They controlled their destiny to reach the playoffs in the last week of the schedule, but ended up losing against the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/buffalo-bills" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buffalo Bills</a>. 



Now,&nbsp;Mac Jones&nbsp;will have another chance as the starting quarterback and the&nbsp;Patriots&nbsp;have surrounded him with many offensive weapons to become a contender.


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After&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/Tom-Bradys-alleged-girlfriend-Veronika-Rajek-reacts-to-his-retirement-from-the-NFL-20230201-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady announced his retirement</a>, Bill Belichick hasn’t been able to find the formula for success. Now, prior to the 2023 season in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>, the Patriots have been shaken up by a major medical episode. 



<h2>What happened to Isaiah Bolden of the Patriots?</h2>



Isaiah Bolden had to be carted off the field after an accidental hit with a teammate during Saturday’s night preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers.


 

 


At first, it was a scary moment as the rookie player wasn’t moving on the field. A few minutes later, the Patriots gave a first promising update. “Isaiah Bolden sustained an injury during the fourth quarter of tonight’s game. He had feeling in all his extremities, but has been taken to a local hospital for further tests and observation.”



Today, the New England Patriots confirmed Bolden was released from the hospital and traveled back home with the team after they cancelled joint practices scheduled at Tennessee before their last preseason matchup against the Titans. 


 


The Patriots will train all week in Foxborough all week and will fly to Nashville on Thursday for Friday night’s game. The cornerback also posted a message on social media to thank the medical staff and fans. “Appreciate the prayers more excited to be back with the guys.”

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Rob Gronkowski&nbsp;was definitely one of the best tight ends in NFL history. He won four Super Bowls and became the most trusted man on the field for&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tom Brady</a>&nbsp;with the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New England Patriots</a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tampa-bay-buccaneers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tampa Bay Buccaneers</a>.



However, especially because of injuries, the star had to announce a final and second retirement in 2022.&nbsp;“I will now be going back into my retirement home, walking away from football again with my head held high knowing I gave it everything I had, good or bad, every time I stepped out on the field.”


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Now, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/rob-gronkowski" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rob Gronkowski</a>&nbsp;just made a very bold projection in the&nbsp;<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NFL</a>. When asked about how many wins the Patriots could get this season, the answer was just shocking.



<h2>Rob Gronkowski picks surprising number of wins for the Patriots</h2>



Rob Gronkowski&nbsp;was asked about how many wins the New England Patriots will get in the 2023 NFL season during an interview with&nbsp;Kay Adams. Even in a very complicated AFC East, the former tight end was optimistic.


 

 


“I’m gonna go with the New England Patriots over 7.5 games won. The AFC is tough, but this is a no brainer. I’ll just put it this way. They had a losing record last year and they still won eight games.”


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The big question is why Gronk believes the&nbsp;Patriots&nbsp;could get to that number in a tough division. “They got a great coach in there. They’re gonna be coached no matter what. They’re gonna win games. They’re gonna win the tough games and they’re gonna win over 7.5 for sure. It doesn’t matter (the division). Their coaching is just too superb. Don’t forget the offensive coordinator (Bill O’Brien).”

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jordan-love">Jordan Love</a>‘s first year as the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/green-bay-packers">Green Bay Packers</a> starting quarterback will be one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season. <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> signal-caller <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> hasn’t been in his place exactly, but he did go through a similar situation.



The Alabama product was selected in the 2021 draft, one year after Tom Brady left Foxborough, but he still had to live with the expectations left by the seven-time Super Bowl champ.



Love, meanwhile, has to fill in some big shoes as he’s taking over for Aaron Rodgers. Jones knows what is like to replace someone who set the bar so high, which is why he had something to say for the Packers QB.



<h2>Mac Jones’ advice to Jordan Love</h2>



“I think Tom Brady is the greatest quarterback to ever play in the NFL,” Jones said, via Chris Mason of MassLive.com. “So to follow him, it’s just trying to chase the standard that he set every day.



“Honestly, we’re definitely two different players. That’s the only advice I’d have: Just continue to grow and be yourself, right? That’s all you can do. Put your best foot forward and compete. But yeah, it’s definitely big shoes to fill.”


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Both are going to be under pressure this season, as their respective teams will closely keep an eye on them before making a long-term decision. But as Jones said, the best for Love is to focus on what he can control.

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With Week 1 of the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season less than a month away from us, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> got their first taste of competition on Thursday night in a preseason game against the Houston Texans.



It was a 9-20 loss for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a>’s team, which fielded a number of youngsters who are making their first steps in the league. Despite the loss, there was a rookie who stood out at the Gillette Stadium.



Malik Cunningham stole the show in Foxborough, playing both wide receiver and quarterback. In his lone drive under center, the Louisville product finished off a 14-play, 75-yard drive with a nine-yard rushing touchdown. After the game, he got recognition from Belichick.



<h2>Bill Belichick praises Malik Cunningham</h2>



“Yeah, did a nice job,” Belichick said of Cunningham’s performance as signal-caller, via ClutchPoints. “Showed some poise out there, some toughness. Moved the team. That was nice. Did a nice job.”



Belichick’s answers are usually short, but the fact that he gave Cunningham a pat on the shoulder speaks volumes. The coach has praised the 24-year-old’s effort to play at two positions.



“That’s his opportunity. He’s done a good job with it,” Belichick added. “He’s embraced it, he’s worked hard, he’s improved a lot as a receiver. Snaps he’s had at quarterback in practice and tonight, he’s done a pretty good job.”


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Cunningham gave a lot to talk about with his drive as signal-caller, making everyone wonder how come he went undrafted this year. If Mac Jones or Bailey Zappe struggle throughout the year, Belichick may have an interesting alternative here.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> are heading into the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season with plenty of question marks around them. Many things have been said about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a>-Bailey Zappe competition, the lack of top signings and even about Bill Belichick‘s job security.



The AFC East looks stacked this year, with the Bills, Dolphins and Jets all entering the new season with high aspirations. Many wonder whether the Patriots will be able to compete against these star-studded teams.



DeAndre Hopkins looked like the perfect target for New England to boost its offense, but the wideout chose Tennessee. However, it looks like Jones could still get another weapon before Week 1.



<h2>Rumor: Ezekiel Elliott is on the Patriots’ radar</h2>



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“Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi and Greg Bedard on Friday reported ‘there are several teams that remain in the mix’ for the former Dallas Cowboys star, “including the Patriots.



‘So what’s taking so long? Money,‘ Giardi and Bedard wrote. ‘Shocking, right? Zeke would like more of it. The teams interested in his services would prefer to pay the bare minimum, including one, I’m told, that wants to sign the veteran RB post-Week 1 so the contract is not guaranteed. So now Elliott waits.‘”


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Ezekiel Elliott would be an interesting addition for an offense whose best options at the running back room currently are Rhamondre Stevenson and Ty Montgomery. The former Cowboys star is still out there, so it could be a great opportunity for the Patriots.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> is finally back. After many months of waiting, the preseason starts when the Houston Texans visit the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> today at Gillette Stadium. Read here to find out how watch the game in the US.



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After <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/tom-brady">Tom Brady</a> left, the Patriots haven’t been the same. Bill Belichick is still trying to find a formula for success and this might be the last chance for young quarterback Mac Jones. Last season, they finished with an 8-9 record and couldn’t reach the playoffs.


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Meanwhile, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans">Houston Texans</a> enter a massive rebuilding process with new head coach DeMeco Ryans. Their 2023 Draft was extraordinary for the franchise with two of the first three overall picks: quarterback <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cj-stroud">C.J. Stroud</a> and linebacker Will Anderson Jr. The future looks promising.



<h2>When will New England Patriots vs Houston Texans be played?</h2>



The New England Patriots will host the Houston Texans on Thursday, August 10 at 7 PM (ET). The game is scheduled to be played at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.


 

 


<h2>New England Patriots vs Houston Texans: Time by State in the US</h2>



ET: 7 PM CT: 6 PM MT: 5 PM PT: 4 PM



<h2>How to watch New England Patriots vs Houston Texans in the US</h2>



The preseason game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans will be available on <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/leagues/191277?irad=356362&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored nofollow">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a>. Another option to watch in the United States is NFL Network.


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<h2>How to watch New England Patriots vs Houston Texans in the rest of the world</h2>



If you want to watch the start of the preseason with Patriots and Colts, <a href="https://nflgpi.prf.hn/click/camref:1100lBhQI" rel="sponsored nofollow">DAZN</a> is your best option in the rest of the world. If you’re in any country outside the United States or China, the game will be broadcast there.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> seemed to be in pole position to land <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/deandre-hopkins">DeAndre Hopkins</a> this summer, but the wide receiver eventually chose the Tennessee Titans for the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season.



D-Hop had been on the market for months, since the Arizona Cardinals were willing to shop him before he became a free agent. But even when he was released, the Patriots didn’t do enough to get him.



Missing out on this opportunity was seen as a huge failure by Bill Belichick, as a player of Hopkins’ caliber could’ve been helpful for Mac Jones in his third year. However, it looks like the wideout felt he had a better chance to succeed in Tennessee.



<h2>Rumor: DeAndre Hopkins believes he can succeed in Tennessee</h2>



“All he wanted was for a place where he could go win,” NFL insider Ian Rapoport said, via NESN. “And the fact that he chose Tennessee — and it was essentially New England or Tennessee; the two places that at least he visited. 



“The fact that he chose Tennessee, and they were willing to pay him a salary that was I think more than commensurate with his abilities, where he is, is telling to me because he thinks the Titans are going to be good. They drafted a quarterback in Will Levis, obviously. Some people view this as sort of a team in transition. He views this as a team that can win. And that stands out to me.”


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Other factors that may have influenced Hopkins’ decision was the lucrative deal the Titans offered him, or his relationship with head coach Mike Vrabel and offensive coordinator Tim Kelly. Either way, the Patriots will have to figure out how to bounce back from a disappointing year without D-Hop.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/houston-texans">Houston Texans</a> recently lost one of their key offensive tackles to a broken hand, but they must move on and find a way to prevent such injuries from affecting the offensive line that will be put to the test during the preseason opener against the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a>.



The Texans are not planning to use an experienced quarterback like Case Keenum in the preseason opener, as some had expected. Instead, their new head coach has a different plan in mind.


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Last season, the Texans won only three games and lost 13. They don’t want that to happen again, and they believe that a new head coach and a new quarterback can help them improve.



<h2>Who will be the Houston Texans QB starter during the preseason opener?</h2>



According to NBC Sports and other sources, the Houston Texans will start rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud in the preseason opener against the New England Patriots. Stroud was drafted by the Texans with the second overall pick in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL </a>Draft. The game will take place on August 10, 7:00 PM (ET) at Gillete Stadium.



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During his college career at Ohio State, Stroud was a dominant quarterback with a winning record of 21-4. He completed 575 of 830 passes for 8,123 yards and 85 touchdowns with only 12 interceptions. Stroud is the Texans’ starting quarterback for the preseason opener, but the team also has Case Keenum and Davis Mills on the roster.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> want to leave behind the 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL </a>season that was deemed a failure for them after closing that year with an 8-9 record and being the second time in three years that they have missed the postseason.



However, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/bill-belichick">Bill Belichick</a> and the Patriots are ready to enter the 2023 season with a new strategy that will include new players and about a dozen drafted players. Most of the players selected in the draft are for the defensive line.



On the other hand, the Patriots are confident that <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> could finally have his best season with the help of two new wide receivers joining a 10-player roster trying to make the 53-man roster.



<h2>Who is the New England Patriots rookie who recently surprised everyone during training camp?</h2>



According to sources and MLFootball, the Patriots new wide receiver Demario Douglas could be considered a “steal of the draft” because during training camp he has impressed the coaches thanks to his route running and other skills.



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Douglas played for Liberty from 2019 to 2022. In 2023, he was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round as the 210th pick. Douglas was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and is a relatively small player to play wide receiver at 5-foot-8 (173 cm).

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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mac-jones">Mac Jones</a> seemed to be the answer for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-england-patriots">New England Patriots</a> after a remarkable rookie year, but his progress hit a wall in the 2022 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nfl">NFL</a> season, being benched by Bailey Zappe at some point.



The Alabama product still seems to have what it takes to lead the offense and he looks steps ahead of the former fourth-round pick. But for some reason, Bill Belichick has so far refused to confirm Jones will be the starter.



Week 1 is not many weeks ahead of us, which is why many expect the Patriots to confirm who will be QB1 soon. In the meantime, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien insists that the job is still up for grabs.



<h2>Bill O’Brien suggests Patriots QB1 has not been decided yet</h2>



“This is something that is very, very important about our system, our organization, our football team — that it’s always about performance,” said O’Brien, via NESN. “It’s about consistent, high-level performance.



“Certainly, Mac gets most of the reps with the 1s. You’re at practice; you see that. But we have a lot of different guys rotating in and out of the lineup. Bailey gets most of the reps with the 2s — you can see that.



“But again, it’s really about consistent, daily performance. Who is performing at a high level on a consistent basis every day? These guys are working hard to do that. Their performance every day has gotten better and better.”


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Training camp suggests Jones is in line to be the starting quarterback again, but the Patriots are making him sweat before giving him the reins. New England will welcome the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Sept. 10 in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season.

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