FOXBORO — Patriots rookie Malik Cunningham made a considerably shocking admission to the Herald final week when he stated he hasn’t usually practiced at quarterback since Week 6.
That acknowledgment got here amid a multi-week quarterback controversy that has seen starter Mac Jones benched in his final two appearances and 4 occasions this season. Cunningham served because the Patriots’ backup quarterback in Week 6 in opposition to the Raiders however was waived after the sport and signed again to the crew’s follow squad.
“Well, there are other players who are practicing at quarterback, as well. He’s not the only guy out there,” Belichick stated Wednesday when requested why the follow strategy has modified. “And it depends a little bit on the offense that we’re seeing. So, if we’re seeing offenses that run plays that he’s very good at running, teams like Philadelphia, the first Miami game, then he gets — they’re practice squad reps but they’re also reps on things that he does. So, he’s kind of a unique player. Things aren’t straight-lined with him. He’s different than probably every other player we have on the team. He’s handled a little bit differently.”
Belichick shot again on the notion that Cunningham has modified positions.
“We didn’t move him back anywhere,” Belichick stated. “He’s been playing wide receiver all year. And he’s also played some at quarterback.”
Among 49 quarterbacks who’ve at the very least 40 dropbacks this season, Jones and backup Bailey Zappe rank forty first and forty eighth, respectively, in general PFF grade. Despite their struggles, Belichick hasn’t proven curiosity in giving Cunningham or Will Grier prolonged enjoying time.
Source: www.bostonherald.com