Michael Corvo of Clutch Points noted that the Patriots play the Dolphins in September 13th and still have not named a quarterback.
The media has been pressuring Belichick to name Cam Newton the starting quarterback before he even signed with the team. So when asked for probably the hundredth time Belichick responded, “When we’re ready to do it, we’ll do it."
Belichick doesn't have to name a starter until about an hour before kick off if I understand the rules correctly, so he could keep everyone guessing.
However, Mike Gairdi doesn't seem to think that any of the quarterbacks have played well enough to start for the Patriots.
Kyle Hightower of the Boston Globe also weighted in on the subject and while he also believes Newton is the frontrunner, he said the following.
"Stidham has clearly improved since his rookie season when he beat out Hoyer. But he is coming off an injury that limited his time on the field last week. Hoyer’s value continues to be the ton of experience he has in offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels’ system."
Stidham gave his thoughts on camp. "That’s kind of my big thing. I just want to continue to learn from the guys in the quarterback room, whether it be Cam, or Hoy, or (quarterbacks coach) Jedd (Fisch), or Josh (McDaniels), or whoever it may be. Just continue to learn from those guys and really try to help myself get better and really excel on the field every day.”
Corvo is not a fan of anyone who hasn't crowned Newton the new GOAT, saying of those who are waiting for Newton to clearly run away with the job; "Or, if you’re a Patriots fan with a half-empty glass of Boston Lager, Belichick’s reluctance to commit could imply that none of the QBs have dramatically stood out."
While Newton has been showing improvement, that's exactly what Patriots Fans should be thinking at this point. Newton even admitted he wasn't the starter yet because he knew he had extra work to do to get there.
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