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I don't see why people are down on Stidham. Everything BB has done/said regarding the kid is promising. As for Brissett: give thanks he's not here, he'll never be championship caliber.
The fan base doesn't have the slightest freaking clue if Stidham is a worthless backup or the potential to be a very good NFL QB.
That's the bottom line, but BB clearly likes him which is encouraging as far as I'm concerned. The "fan base" is scared to death of seeing Brady leave and has this weird notion that a second-year QB (Stidham in 2020) is incapable, forgetting that Brady become a starter part way through his second season.
Not out on him by any means, but just not so sure he's ready to step in and be a year 2 starter.
Nobody is "sure" until he actually does it and proves himself.
Yep. We aren't talking about another Danny Etling here. Stidham has talent but we have no idea what he has on the inside when the bullets start flying.
I don't understand your Bledsoe question, the point is simple: second-year QBs can effectively lead an NFL offense. This fear that all is lost if Stidham starts next year is beyond premature. Don't know why signing a veteran backup QB for cheap money would be considered "delusional"; I'm sure BB could get that done if he wanted to. He's done it before.
You're right about those opinions.
That explains why you're a fan and not employed by the Patriots.
I'm not advocating for Brady's departure, just saying that depending on how things shake down financially, with free agency, etc. it might be in the team's best interests to move on. Either way it'll happen soon and it's yet to be determined if Brady actually wants to come back. I'm a Patriots fan first and a Brady fan second. I just want the team to continue competing at a high level and not see that jeopardized by overpaying a legendary player on the wane. If the team can afford to re-sign Brady and also afford all the free agent moves it needs, that would be ideal.
How do you know BB “clearly likes him”? BB clearly likes to go with 1 QB to save a roster spot (probably for an extra special teamer). What’s weird is the notion that Stidham is Brady 2.0.
BB drafted him and has had him on the game-day roster all season, indicating he has confidence Stidham can produce if Brady goes down. He also has praised Stidham's practice work with the first unit on Brady's days off, even referring to him by nickname.
I haven't heard or seen anyone make that outrageous claim. I sure as hell haven't.
Well, whatever then. You said above that those saying all is lost if Stidam starts is beyond premature and further up the team maybe better if the move on from Brady to keep Van Noy etc. So what do you mean by saying that you can’t say Stidham won’t be ready next year any more than you can say Brady wouldn’t be ready in 2001? Brady 2001 is a once in a lifetime event. Even BB didn’t think Brady was ready in 2001 or he would have started him coming out of Camp.
Brady played well in the 2000 preseason, BB knew he eventually would be the starter -- that's why he didn't give Bledsoe his job back after he recovered. What I meant re. you can't say Stidham won't be ready next year is there's ample precedent for a second-year QB successfully leading an NFL offense, Brady being one example. I wasn't suggesting Stidham = Brady in ability
I don't understand what you're trying to say here. Stidham never has been inactive game-day, he's the backup QB. Fact is, we don't know what his potential is but he has demonstrated a strong skill set.
Ok, I’m moving on. In your quote you said BB drafted him and has had him on the game day roster all season long. My point was the game day roster means nothing. He has to be as he is the only back up QB. It only means Stidham is close to Hoyer for less money and Hoyer was not that good. And in ‘09 and ‘10 Hoyer was the lone backup. In 12 Ryan Mallet was the lone backup etc. it’s more likely roster management than a belief Stidham is a viable option next year.
No, it doesn't mean any of those things, least of all regarding money. Quarterback is the most important position on the team and being active on game day means everything. When Hoyer was Brady's sole backup it was because of what he brought to the table in that role, which includes practice prep and the fact that during those stints BB had not identified a suitable developmental QB to groom who could do the same things. Mallet was deemed the best backup option at the time as a developmental prospect, same with Garoppolo. The likes of Hoyer, Mallett, Cassel, Garoppolo and Stidham aren't purely financial/affordability decisions, although that's part of it by definition in a reserve role. They were/are -- first and foremost -- best fits for the system to take over running the offense if needed.
So we are all set at TE because bb kept those guys and they were active? I guess Newhouse is coming back to start.
For Brady or a veteran starter, sure. For a veteran backup to Stidham, no.
No. Once again, I'm saying that the money it would take to re-sign Brady might be better spent on shoring up other positions if Stidham is deemed ready. You consider that impossible, which is fine; we're just speculating here. Maybe Brady is willing to sign for $13 million, maybe he won't take less than $30 million. Maybe he retires. Maybe he goes with McDaniels to the Chargers. I'm just saying that whatever Brady asks for must be weighed in terms of what's needed to field a competitive roster.
