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What does Cody Kessler’s release mean for the New England Patriots?

Some could look at the New England Patriots‘ recent decision to release four-year veteran quarterback Cody Kessler and think it translates into a direct vote of confidence in second-year player Jarrett Stidham.

I’m not so sure.

It’s worth pointing out that the Pats waited all of four days after the Indianapolis Colts parted ways with Brian Hoyer to scoop him up and sign him to a one-year deal. Hoyer has been in the NFL now for a decade, and this will mark his third stint with New England (assuming he stays on the roster throughout this summer and into fall).