Ever since Tom Brady left for Tampa Bay, Pats Nation has been eager to see if 23-year-old quarterback Jarrett Stidham has the chops to keep New England dominant as the league continues to change.
However, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport, Stidham may not get his opportunity at the season opener, per 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Ty Anderson.
In an interview with Rich Eisen on his eponymous radio show, Rapoport remarked that the Pats’ veteran backup QB Brian Hoyer may be tapped to start over Stidham:
“My guess right now is Brian Hoyer is the starting quarterback of the Patriots in 2020, but I think that is something that will be ever-evolving as we get through next season.