no, Stidham beat out Hoyer for the developmental long term QB of the future. Not for the backup slot.
On today's episode of
Patriots homers tying themselves in knots:
"Brian, you know how this works. We're cutting you for both roster maneuverability and cap management purposes. As I'm sure you understand, we can't do that with Jarrett, because we know someone else will grab him as a development project, which is what we're looking at him as. Stick around, though, because we want to bring you back."
- Patriots, last August/September:
"OK, coach, though this isn't optimal for me"
- Hoyer, last August/September, in response
"Sorry, coach, but I've got a no-brainer offer for good money, and there's no way you're going to even come close to matching it. I've got to take the gig. I'll be out in Indy, working with Biscuit."
- Hoyer, soon after
"Son of a $^@@$%#. Well, Brian, you know we wanted you back, but I understand. Best of luck."
- Patriots, taking Hoyer's call
"Brian, we saw that you got cut. We'd love to have you back."
- Patriots, just a few hours ago
"BB is the greatest. He really knows what he's doing, and you people questioning him are just clowns posting on a forum message board. Also, Brian Hoyer sucks, and he has no business being on the Patriots."
- Patriots homers, completely failing to grasp the contradiction(s) in their position.