While signs may be pointing to the fact that New England will have second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham behind center at the start of the season, one former Patriot is not overlooking the value added by the organization’s backup.
Rob Ninkovich, who played his final eight seasons in New England (2009-2016), believes ex-teammate and likely No. 2 signal-caller, Brian Hoyer, will be crucial to the team’s success in 2020. It’s relates to Hoyer’s experience, and the team’s comfort level which comes with it.
“With Brian Hoyer having the experience of being here with the time that he’s spent here and understanding the system, that doesn’t surprise me that they are just going to let that ride,” Ninkovich said Friday on WEEI’s “Ordway, Merloni & Fauria,” as transcribed by WEEI’s Ryan Hannable.