![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/bill-belichick-given-decision-to-make-as-new-name-emerges-in-patriots-quarterback-battle/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/1_GettyImages-1452226070.jpg&description=Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick has enjoyed plenty of success as the coach of the New England Patriots and ahead of the new season he has plenty to think about regarding his QB spot Bill Belichick has plenty to ponder as the New England Patriots quarterback battle rages on. It is still unclear which player will start in the coveted spot on the legendary coach's team as they have struggled to fill the void left by the icon that is Tom Brady. Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe have both been working extremely hard to be selected as the QB1, but now they may have another competitor to think about. The Patriots have an undrafted rookie named Malik Cunningham, who has been practicing at the wide receiver position for the majority of the offseason. But he was switched to quarterback against the Houston Texans in the Patriots' opening pre-season game and has caught the eye of Belichick. He completed three of four passes for 19 yards and also ran the ball five times for 34 yards, including the Patriots' only touchdown in their 20-9 defeat. Despite Cunigham's promising performance at quarterback against the Texans, Belichick said the Patriots are still assessing him as both a receiver and a quarterback before making a decision on his role next season. 'He did a nice job, showed some poise out there, some toughness, moved the team, did a nice job,' Belichick said. 'He's been working both spots. That's his opportunity and he's done a good job with it. 'He's embraced it, he's worked hard, he's improved a lot as a receiver, and the snaps he's had at quarterbacks and tonight he's done a good job with it.' Cunningham showed off his athleticism as he looked to make the most of his opportunity to show what he can offer to the franchise. His finest moment was arguably making two defenders miss and barreling through a defender across the goal line to great effect. "It feels good. I mean tough player, I'm a team player, so whatever the coaches need me to do, I'm going to do it for the team,){kind=link}
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick has enjoyed plenty of success as the coach of the New England Patriots and ahead of the new season he has plenty to think about regarding his QB spot
Bill Belichick has plenty to ponder as the New England Patriots quarterback battle rages on.
It is still unclear which player will start in the coveted spot on the legendary coach’s team as they have struggled to fill the void left by the icon that is Tom Brady. Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe have both been working extremely hard to be selected as the QB1, but now they may have another competitor to think about.
The Patriots have an undrafted rookie named Malik Cunningham, who has been practicing at the wide receiver position for the majority of the offseason. But he was switched to quarterback against the Houston Texans in the Patriots’ opening pre-season game and has caught the eye of Belichick.
He completed three of four passes for 19 yards and also ran the ball five times for 34 yards, including the Patriots’ only touchdown in their 20-9 defeat. Despite Cunigham’s promising performance at quarterback against the Texans, Belichick said the Patriots are still assessing him as both a receiver and a quarterback before making a decision on his role next season.