Jarrett Stidham’s first series as an NFL quarterback ended with an interception that was returned for a touchdown. It was hardly the start the 23-year-old rookie wanted.
Yet the 2019 fourth-round pick has persisted away from the spotlight, grinding out day after day in Patriots practice.
According to teammates, he’s making noticeable improvements. Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston recently reported how several Patriots have spoken positively about Stidham both on the field and as a presence on the team.
Safety Terrence Brooks said he was “excited” about the second-string quarterback.
“There have been a few throws that we see in practice where we’re like, ‘Damn, that was a nice one,'” said Brooks.