New England Patriots' Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien Talks About Emerging Rookie Malik Cunningham
Photo: Instagram/Malik Cunningham In a surprising twist prior to their game against the Las Vegas Raiders, the New England Patriots elevated rookie quarterback Malik Cunningham to the No. 2 position, surpassing Bailey Zappe. Although Cunningham's official NFL debut was brief, with a 5-yard sack as his only recorded statistic, the move has sparked intrigue in the Patriots' offense. Offensive Coordinator Bill O'Brien expressed his enthusiasm, noting that Cunningham's versatility allows him to play in various positions on the field. O'Brien mentioned, "He can play a lot of different places, and his role will depend on the week's game plan." Photo: Instagram/Malik Cunningham Malik Cunningham, a 25-year-old undrafted rookie from Louisville, boasts an impressive college career, amassing 9,664 passing yards and 70 touchdowns over five seasons, in addition to 3,182 rushing yards and 50 ground touchdowns. His 2021 redshirt junior season was particularly notewo...