Hoyer - How Long Does He Stay as a backup? - New England Patriots Forums

**Ian** · 01-03-2012, 12:30 AM

Interesting discussion earlier tonight with Christopher Price who was filling in on WEEI. He brought up an interesting point about whether or not Hoyer will be looking to compete for a starting job elsewhere after this season. Barring another incident like what happened in '08 he's not starting here, and he's probably better than a lot of the lower tier guys who were starting in weeks 12-16 this season.

Needless to say that sparked another discussion about his future here. Have to say I really hadn't thought about it, but since he's in the final year of his deal it will be an interesting thing to keep an eye on this offseason.

PatriotFan77 · 01-03-2012, 12:33 AM

Who is he better than? Matt Moore? Blaine Gabbert? I don't see any other teams envisioning Hoyer as their franchise QB.

***Sciz*** · 01-03-2012, 12:36 AM

Hopefully exactly 3 more games

**Ian** · 01-03-2012, 12:39 AM

Those are a couple of guys. I'm not saying he's a "franchise QB" right now, but from my perspective I could see him going to a team that had guys like that and potentially getting an opportunity after an injury or a losing streak. At least then he could get some snaps and maybe make a name for himself by at least getting a shot. He'll never get that chance here (hopefully)

That was the overall context of the conversation. I thought it was interesting, and they also talked about the fact it would potentially move Mallett up the depth chart.

farn · 01-03-2012, 12:39 AM

I don't think he commands more in trade than he is valuable as a backup in NE. If the Patriots CAN control his comings n goings (he isn't unrestricted I don't believe) they should keep him as the primary backup. Mallett can be #2 the following year.

**Ian** · 01-03-2012, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by farn

I don't think he commands more in trade than he is valuable as a backup in NE. If the Patriots CAN control his comings n goings (he isn't unrestricted I don't believe) they should keep him as the primary backup. Mallett can be #2 the following year.

I only caught part of it (had to go to the grocery store) so I don't know the overall parameters on his deal right off hand. Tough to say what they could get for him if he was traded. He's only had 16 attemps in the last two seasons, although one of them was a touchdown pass

Seanzayyy · 01-03-2012, 12:48 AM

That sweet pass to Gronk Sunday earned him a starter role somewhere else next year. Move over, Matt Flynn.

robbomango · 01-03-2012, 12:52 AM

I feel bad for young backup QB's that have potential and no outlet, the old timers not so much. Hoyer looks so excited when he get's the littlest opportunity, like a kid in a candy store. I'd like to see him get a shot somewhere else, he has a great attitude.

VrabelJr · 01-03-2012, 12:52 AM

He's more valuable to us as a back up than he is worth in trade value. I also don't see any other teams going after him like we saw with Matt Cassel. Keeping him for a year or two more would be great.

upstater1 · 01-03-2012, 12:53 AM

I see his ceiling as a top backup, a Huard type. He is very accurate and has very good poise back there, but he does not have a strong arm and he is slight of stature. Not sure he can take the pounding.

No reason for him to do anything other than backup Brady in New England, and the Patriots should be willing to pay him handsomely for that.