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breaking news it's clear that the New England Patriots are in a delicate balancing act when it comes to their quarterback situation particularly with the development of rookie Drake May offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt made it clear in a recent press conference that while May has shown significant Improvement jacobe brette Remains the team starting quarterback for the time being one of the main factors holding May back from overtaking brassette is the experience and stability that Bret brings to the table Van Pelt acknowledged that while May has been making strides Brett's experience and familiarity with the offense make him the safe choice to lead the team especially with the season opener just around the corner brassette has had a solid training camp and although he has seen some regression in recent weeks the gap between him and may has not closed enough to Warrant a change at the starting position just yet velt also hinted at the cautious approach the Patriots are taking with May the coaching staff is keenly aware of the challenges that come with starting a rookie quarterback in the NFL particularly when that rookie has limited experience working with the first team offense with a tough early season schedule throwing May into the fire without proper preparation could do more harm than good instead the Patriots seemed to be taking a measured approach allowing May to gain confidence and familiarity with the offense at a gradual Pace however Van Pelt did leave the door open for the possibility of May starting in week one emphasizing that the competition is still open and that the final preseason game will be a crucial evaluation Point while it might seem late in the process for May to make a significant leap the Patriots are keeping their options open if May continues to impress and shows that he can handle the pressure and complexity of the starting role he could still have a shot at unseating Bret for now it appears that the Patriots are leaning towards starting the season with brassett under Center giving May more time to develop an acclimate to the NFL the team is playing it safe ensuring that when may does take the Reigns he is fully prepared to succeed as the preseason winds down all eyes will be on May to see if he can make a final push for the starting job but for now brassette Remains the man to beat in Foxboro go PS