Jaguars QB Mac Jones Addresses Patriots Trade
2024/03/jaguars-qb-mac-jones-addresses-patriots-tradeThe Alabama product was benched in favor of Bailey Zappe to close out the campaign, furthering the expectation he would be dealt during the offseason.
Titans To Re-Sign K Nick Folk
2024/03/titans-to-re-sign-k-nick-folkThe veteran took on the responsibility in 2022 after Jake Bailey went down with injury, but the Patriots eventually had to promote another kicker to handle the duties.
Minor NFL Transactions: 3/8/24
2024/03/minor-nfl-transactions-3-8-24Bailey was set to be a restricted free agent but will no longer seek outside offer sheets after signing a new deal with Denver.
Dolphins To Re-Sign P Jake Bailey
2024/03/dolphins-to-re-sign-p-jake-baileyPart of a punter carousel that saw two intra-AFC East changes last year, Jake Bailey will be set for a more stable offseason in 2024.
Steelers To Release CB Patrick Peterson
2024/03/steelers-to-release-cb-patrick-petersonFour of the players in front of him (Darrell Green, Ronde Barber, Champ Bailey, Ken Riley) are in the Hall of Fame; the eight-time Pro Bowler is likely to join them in Canton down the line.
Broncos To Pick Up Patrick Surtain’s Fifth-Year Option
2024/02/broncos-to-pick-up-patrick-surtains-fifth-year-optionFollowing the likes of Champ Bailey, Chris Harris and Aqib Talib as All-Pro Broncos corners over the past two decades, Surtain will likely see his extension talks begin with the clear expectation of him becoming the NFL's highest-paid corner.
Patriots Reportedly Open To Trading No. 3 Pick; Team Expected To Seek Mac Jones Trade
2024/02/patriots-open-to-trading-no-3-pick-team-expected-to-seek-mac-jones-tradeAfter he was benched in favor of Bailey Zappe, Jones watched every NFL game he ever played in to see what went wrong, and he ultimately acknowledged that his improvisational tactics were a major reason for the offense's struggles.
Teams Likely To Move Up For QBs In 2024 Draft
2024/02/teams-are-likely-to-move-up-for-qbs-in-2024-draftBoth teams are likely to be interested in adding a quarterback this offseason themselves, but if they decide to stick with young passers Sam Howell or Bailey Zappe or address their needs through free agency, they could potentially cash in on a team more desperate to add a top passing prospect.
Ohio State To Hire Bill O’Brien As OC
2024/01/ohio-state-to-hire-patriots-bill-obrien-as-ocThe Pats plummeted from 17th in scoring in 2022 to 31st this season, eventually benching Jones and closing out the campaign with Bailey Zappe at the controls.
Broncos Eyeing Patrick Surtain Extension, Unlikely To Spend Big In Free Agency
2024/01/broncos-eyeing-patrick-surtain-extension-unlikely-to-spend-big-in-free-agencyThe Broncos extended Chris Harris and signed Aqib Talib, but their last brush with top-tier CB money came when they extended Champ Bailey after acquiring him 20 years ago.
Patriots Promote Jerod Mayo To HC
2024/01/patriots-to-promote-jerod-mayo-to-hcAcquiring a franchise quarterback will be a top priority given the struggles shown by Mac Jones over the past two seasons and the lack of starting-level promise shown by Bailey Zappe.
Bill Belichick Willing To Relinquish Patriots Personnel Authority
2024/01/bill-belichick-willing-to-relinquish-patriots-personnel-authorityOver the past 10 seasons, the Patriots have drafted only three players who eventually earned Pro Bowl nods (guard Joe Thuney, punter Jake Bailey, and quarterback Mac Jones), and the team's spending spree during the 2021 offseason has led to mixed results.
Bears Clinch Top Pick In 2024 Draft
2023/12/bears-guaranteed-no-1-overall-draft-pick-for-2024The Patriots have effectively moved on from former first-round pick Mac Jones in favor of Bailey Zappe.
Patriots Place JuJu Smith-Schuster On IR
2023/12/patriots-place-wr-juju-smith-schuster-on-irA rebound would help a passing attack which has struggled with both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe at the helm in 2023, something which has produced a league-low 14.1 points per game on offense.
Bill Belichick Not Aiming To Leave Patriots?
2023/12/bill-belichick-not-aiming-to-leave-patriotsThe team benched Mac Jones for 2022 fourth-rounder Bailey Zappe, whose camp struggles had led to him being waived in August.
Patriots Place G Cole Strange On IR
2023/12/patriots-place-g-cole-strange-on-irJoining Bailey Zappe and Mac Jones at the position will be Nathan Rourke.
Ravens To Move Devin Duvernay To IR, Sign Malik Cunningham Off Pats’ Practice Squad
2023/12/ravens-to-move-devin-duvernay-to-ir-sign-malik-cunningham-off-patriots-practice-squadThe team took a chance on exposing Cunningham to waivers on cutdown day, waiving both he and Bailey Zappe.
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/9/23
2023/12/minor-nfl-transactions-12-9-23Placed on IR: OL Zack Bailey…
Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson Facing Multi-Week Absence
2023/12/patriots-rb-rhamondre-stevenson-facing-multi-week-absenceNew England has mustered only 13 points across the past three games, as the team has struggled through poor quarterback play with both Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe under center.
Patriots To Start Bailey Zappe In Week 13
2023/12/patriots-preparing-to-start-bailey-zappe-in-week-13NOVEMBER 30: Replacing Mac Jones on several occasions this season, Bailey Zappe has not made a start in his second NFL campaign.
Patriots Could Make QB, K Additions
2023/11/patriots-could-make-qb-k-additionsThat led to the decision to bring in Bailey Zappe, a swap which did not pay the desired dividends.
Patriots Replace Mac Jones With Bailey Zappe At QB
2023/11/patriots-replace-mac-jones-with-bailey-zappe-at-qbJones has been replaced by backup Bailey Zappe to start the second half of New England's game against the Giants.
Patriots Waive QB Will Grier
2023/11/patriots-waive-qb-will-grierProjected backup (and potential QB1 fill-in) Bailey Zappe was bounced from the roster after the preseason, only to later rejoin the active roster via the practice squad.
Patriots QB Mac Jones To Start In Week 12
2023/11/patriots-havent-named-week-12-starter-qb-mac-jones-taking-first-team-reps-for-nowWhen Jones was benched last week, it was second-year passer Bailey Zappe whom the Patriots asked to step up with the game on the line.
Three Teams Made Trade Offers For Broncos CB Patrick Surtain
2023/11/three-teams-made-trade-offers-for-broncos-cb-patrick-surtainAlthough it is early, Surtain's career arc is closer to Hall of Famer Champ Bailey's.