Brian Hoyer “The Destroyer” Returns

[Family]

Why would you want a second development QB when you are committed heavily to the primary one and don't want to give the second one a chance even in meaningless games?

Hoyer makes more sense.

 

[PP2]

It would not surprise me if the NFL had in place some wonky rule limiting time staff can spend with players, but not with teammates.

Exactly, and not just that. McDaniels (and to a lesser extent, BB), being in charge of the offense, has to divide his time equally amongst the new players. He can't stay in the film room all the time holding Mac's hand and telling him what he did wrong. Hoyer will do that. I don't see Hoyer making it past the final cutdown.

 

[moosekill]

It could be that Stidham is gone, it could be that they want Hoyer for a player coach, but there is also this possibility. If Mac beats Cam coming out of training camp, my guess is Bill will release Cam so he can try and hook up with another team or simply retire. Cam has already made some comments about not being sure if he will take a back up roll etc. If that is the case, then do you really want to go into the season with just Stidham and Mac? Do you want to have fans screaming for Cam to come in when Mac struggles?

 

[RobertWeathers]

Sounds like he'll be Mac's personal mentor/coach.

Bingo. Might not make the team but will help Mac learn THE offense in camp.

 

[RobertWeathers]

It could be that Stidham is gone, it could be that they want Hoyer for a player coach, but there is also this possibility. If Mac beats Cam coming out of training camp, my guess is Bill will release Cam so he can try and hook up with another team or simply retire. Cam has already made some comments about not being sure if he will take a back up roll etc. If that is the case, then do you really want to go into the season with just Stidham and Mac? Do you want to have fans screaming for Cam to come in when Mac struggles?

If Mac plays like a 10 year vet in camp BB has some selling to do with Cam.

I hope this signing isn't an indication of Cam getting grumpy

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Obviously this means that the Pats are going to trade Stidham now for Larry Fitzgerald, Julio Jones, and Adam Seward!

It certainly doesn't look good for Stidham. Hoyer has always been an excellent teammate, he just sucks as a player. I think this is his transition position and he will eventually land on the coaching staff.

 

[Pats2000]

Because Stidham is hot garbage, Cam isn’t much better, and Jones is a rookie.

Didn't you forget where Hoyer was steaming hot garbage to Cams hot garbage

 

[RobertWeathers]

Does having Hoyer on the Practice Squad make any sense (decision to be made in late August)?

Does having Hoyer as a camp arm have any huge disadvantages, other than taking the place of a player that Belichick doesn't want on the team?

I think it's funky situation.

In theory he'll take away snaps from the #3 QB but Hoyer doesn't "need" the camp reps.

MY gut tells me BB wants to see how the QB depth chart plays out before Stid is sent packing or Cam decides he doesn't want to be here

 

[PatsDeb]

Oy, this is not good news. Either Stidham still stinks, Mac Jones looks like he can't back up Cam Newton, or both!

 

[Pats2000]

I would’ve expected a random, hot Hollywood actress to call me and ask me on a date out of the blue before I expected Hoyer to return as a player..... surprised by this signing.

Maybe things are looking up for you then

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

 

[KDPPatsfan85]

Oy, this is not good news. Either Stidham still stinks, Mac Jones looks like he can't back up Cam Newton, or both!

Or maybe hoyer is just a camp body or Mac has impressed already that they are bringing in a veteran pocket passer and trading cam.

 

[borg]

Will Hoyer pass along his expertise running the 2-minute offense?

 

[Uptown]

 

[borg]

What is the going rate to lease a stable pony these days?

 

[A Defiant Goose]

Gotta respect the hustle of a 2009 UDFA. He sucks but finds a way to make it on teams. Career backup QB is a pretty good way to make it 13 years in the NFL

 

[borg]

Worst QB room in the the league last year and Bill has brought the band back together for another US tour.

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

Cam has already made some comments about not being sure if he will take a back up roll

How about a backup muffin? Or a bagel, with the soft cream cheese?

 

[Steve102]

It could be that Stidham is gone, it could be that they want Hoyer for a player coach, but there is also this possibility. If Mac beats Cam coming out of training camp, my guess is Bill will release Cam so he can try and hook up with another team or simply retire. Cam has already made some comments about not being sure if he will take a back up roll etc. If that is the case, then do you really want to go into the season with just Stidham and Mac? Do you want to have fans screaming for Cam to come in when Mac struggles?

This makes the most sense to me. Mac beats out Cam, release Cam, letting him hook up with another team, and alleviate a divided locker room.

 

[Wozzy]

Worst QB room in the the league last year and Bill has brought the band back together for another US tour.

You mean beyond the 1st round selection of a QB?

Hoyer's a coach, a good guy to have in the QB room who knows the playbook better than anyone in there.