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Bill Belichick explains Patriots’ surprising Jarrett Stidham loyalty

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All signs point to Jarrett Stidham succeeding Tom Brady as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots.

The organization has shown their faith in Stidham by not signing a veteran quarterback (at least yet) or drafting a prospect this offseason.

The comments from head coach Bill Belichick reaffirmed why they seem to have so much confidence in Stidham, who they drafted in the fourth round last year to serve as Brady’s backup for the 2019 season.

“Stid worked really hard last year,” Belichick said on NFL Network Thursday night. “He was our backup quarterback the entire season, and I know he’s working hard in the offseason.