Hoyer could return in time to face the dreaded Jacksonville Jaguars who have been a thorn in the Patriots side for years (joke). Hoyer needs to clear protocols but at this point of the season, I don't think it matters to the Patriots who sits behind franchise quarterback Mac Jones. They'd probably be content if Jake Bailey did double duty.
Mac Jones said, "It just goes back to controlling what you can control. Try to follow all the rules, and some of it is out of your control, but try to keep distance and listen to the medical people on our team that have been telling us what to do to make sure we are safe.”
In July Justin Ramos of 247 sports tweeted, "#Patriots QB Brian Hoyer refuses to get the COVID-19 vaccine putting his roster spot in jeopardy as we enter camp, per source."
The Patriots have two games left with a potential playoff birth on the line. The least of their worries is if their defacto quarterback coach can be active to backup their starting quarterback. Especially when there are more important players that were put on the list.
Coach Bill Belichick has been quiet chatty lately, had the following to say.
“We’ve tried to take the highest precaution we can with everybody, not singling out anyone and saying the other players don’t matter, because that is not the case. We take our highest precaution with all of our players, particularly the ones who are not vaccinated.”
Hoyer is one of the more respected and trusted Veterans on the roster. With this, he's sure to have found himself in Bill Belichick's dog house. Then again, Bill is doing things differently this year and has been softer since last season. Maybe Bill will get Hoyer a stuffed animal and a get well soon card. With how prepared and unfocused the team has been the last two weeks, Bill might even spend his time zooming all of his covid players instead of holding practice. Anything is possible, right?
Seriously, yeah it sucks that so many are on the covid list. And yeah, it's nice that Stidham might see game time but honestly, the only thing that matters is beating the Jaguars. The Patriots are a business and business success means focusing on football. As they say in Patriots nation, "Next Man Up," and "Do your job!" That's the mind set we need from the team. If you can't play, then you're no help and a distraction. The Patriots ain't got time for distracts. So bye Felicia, we'll see you when you return. Everyone else... Let's F'n go!!!
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