The Patriots know what they're doing at quarterback for 2020

The free agent period came with Tom Brady finally admitting what many knew, that he would not be returning to the New England Patriots.

The Patriots signed Brian Hoyer, a veteran quarterback with experience in the Patriots system, with the opportunity to compete for the starting job.

The Patriots had high Profile veterans to choose from but did not bring in another quarterback via free agency.

The Patriots could've had Jordan Love but chose to trade out of the first. Tagovailoa and Herbert both went in the first round. Since the Patriots aren't fools to think they had a shot at Borrow, were one of those two on their list, we don't know. 

The Patriots said they would take a quarterback on day three. After Jacob Eason and James Morgan went off the board the Patriots didn't seem to have any interest in drafting remaining fat three quarterbacks.

After the draft, the Patriots still had options but chose to sign two undrafted rookies in Brian Lewerke and J'mar Smith.  While people are pushing for the Patriots to trade for Jacoby Brissett or to sign Newton and Kaepernick; it's not likely the Patriots will bring on any of the three.

So what is the Patriots plan at quarterback for 2020? The Patriots have two viable options at the moment.

The Patriots can start Stidham and have Hoyer mentor him. Let Stidham continue to learn as he plays and grows.

The other option is the Patriots will have Hoyer Start the season and see how he does, while Stidham studies and develops on the bench. If Hoyer Sucks, midway through the season, they can bring in Stidham to see what they got in him.

Which path the Patriots take is clear is unknown. So what's plan C for 2020? Sign one of the two undrafted rookie quarterbacks to the practice squad and call them up if need be. It's not Ideal, however neither is starting the 199th draft pick after your franchise quarterback goes down.

After this year, everything is a wait and see. If the Patriots quarterback play is well enough, the Patriots will continue to build and may address the situation with a mid to late round pick or stick with the guys they have on the 2020 roster.

If the Patriots suck at quarterback this season, the Patriots will either grab a high tier quarterback in the draft or sign a free agent in 2021. However, 2021 is a long time off and anything can happen.