NEW YORK (AP) — Tom Brady is long gone and so is the New England Patriots' seemingly everlasting comfort at quarterback.
For nearly two decades — 19 seasons to be exact — Bill Belichick had no worries about his signal caller. Even when Brady missed all but one game with an injury in 2008, the answer was always the guy in the No. 12 jersey.
While Brady is now in Tampa Bay and playing like his vintage self, the Patriots have rejoined most NFL teams in the quest to find a franchise quarterback.
Cam Newton is under center these days, but he's struggling after a strong start was paused by a stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list.