Stidham is expected to be the starter in 2020, although he will have to once again beat out Brian Hoyer.
Stidham will have to be a game manager and play smart. He will have to rely on The defense, special teams and run game to get the job done as he gains experience in the league.
Another thing that benefits Stidham is having a returning starting offensive line. Last year with Andrew's and Wynn out, Brady was under pressure all the time and Sony would be tackled before he could do anything. That won't be a problem in 2020.
Tedy Bruschi spoke with Dan Roche recently about the Patriots and had a couple of things to say.
For starters, he had advice for Stidham. “Just take care of the football." That's all any player on the Patriots who gets their hands on the ball is really expected to do.
The former Patriots linebacker continued,
“Stidham is going to be fine, He’s got a great mentality. I think it’s something where having a little experience of being with Tom is going to help him and realize, ‘It’s not Tom Brady I’m following, it’s just a buddy of mine and now I’ve got to come in and do the job.’ I think he has the right mentality to do that.”
One of the things to remember is the Patriots wanted to sit Stidham for a second year behind Brady. Don't be surprised if Hoyer starts the season.
“The shift with Tom being gone now is trying to make this a defense-dominated team. They’ll tell you what they feel by what they do, So drafting those great young linebackers (Josh Uche in the second round and Anfernee Jennings in the third round), I was excited to see that.”
Add in Kyle Dugger at safety and the Patriots should have the same success on defense as in 2019. As long as The Patriots quarterbacks can manage a game and the team has someone who can put the ball between the uprights, the Patriots should win the AFC East.
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