Hoyer joins Stidham in the Patriots quarterback room. Stidham beat out Hoyer for the backup job in 2019 but it's pretty clear the Patriots did not intend for Brady to walk away. If Brady had not left, the team would most likely continue to have Stidham sit and Develop behind Brady. With Brady gone the team needed a starter who was familiar with the system, enter Hoyer.
This is Hoyer's third stint with the team. If you read what was said about Hoyer in his scouting report, It's not hard to see why The Patriots drafted him or why they keep bringing him back. "Atleast adequate height and bulk for the position. Efficient game-manager. Reads defenses well and check downs quickly. Efficient set up and delivery. Good footwork. Over the top release. Throws the ball with enough zip to make every NFL throw. Good overall accuracy, especially in the short to intermediate areas. Can step up in the pocket to avoid the pass rush. Keeps his eyes downfield. Delivers a catchable ball that allows his receivers to make yardage after the catch. Stood out at the East-West Shrine Game practices as the group's best and most consistent passer." - NFL.com
Hoyer's ability to study film and prep the defense during the week leading up superbowl 53, is credited by many as to why the Patriots shutdown the Rams high scoring offense. That's something extremely difficult to teach and without Brady, The Patriots will look for Hoyer to pass on to Stidham or whomever is the future of the franchise.
Hoyer is 16-22 as a starter. Hoyer has played for New England, Cleveland, Houston, Arizona, Chicago, Indianapolis, and San Francisco. Hoyer had entered a dumpster fire with each of the other six teams. Hoyer's best season as a starter was in 2014, where he went 7-6 as a starter. It took two seasons for Hoyer to make progress in Cleveland, so of course the dumpster fire that Cleveland is, shipped Hoyer off for starting to put out that fire.
In his career, The Game-manager has completed 59.1 percent of his passes. He's thrown for 10,274 yards, averaging 7.0 yards per attempt. His touchdown to Interception ratio is 52-34. Hoyer also has 115 yards and 2 touchdowns on 105 carries.
Hoyer is not the long term solution for the Patriots but he can be a quick fix. Hoyer knows the playbook and was brought in under the condition he would have a chance to compete. Hoyer has seen different things and faced different situations in the NFL, that Stidham has not. Hoyer has the experience that could be good enough to lead the Patriots to another division crown.
I am not saying that Stidham could not be the Patriots starter in 2021. I am not saying he could not be the starter come December. What I am saying is that Hoyer could put the Patriots in the best position to win now and in the long run. Nobody knows what the Patriots have planned for their quarterback position but Hoyer allows for Belichick to breathe a sigh of relief. Belichick has been doing this for a long time, and In Bill I Trust.
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