The New England Patriots did exactly that on Sunday in their season finale against the Buffalo Bills. Drake Maye started the game, but was replaced by Joe Milton III, who is third on the Patriots' depth chart behind veteran Jacoby Brissett.

The New England Patriots fired head coach Jerod Mayo on Sunday, announcing the move just after team’s final game and leaving the Patriots searching for a new head coach for the second time in two offseasons.

Joe Milton III passed for a touchdown and ran for another in his professional debut, and the Patriots cost themselves the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft with a 23-16 win over the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Shortly thereafter, owner Robert Kraft fired coach Jerod Mayo after one season.