A Tale of Two QB Rooms
Gronk says Tom Brady's still got it, while Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots are still trying to find it.AUGUST 21, 2020
BRIAN HOYER
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Pats' young WRs say they're ready to contribute in Year 2
One of the things Rob Gronkowski’s absence in the Patriots’ offense last season highlighted was the inexperience in their receiving groupAUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In Patriots QB battle, Brian Hoyer is happy to help out his competition - The Boston Globe Yes, he's vying for a job, but he knows it's best for the team that he helps Jarrett Stidham and Cam Newton learn the offense.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Getting first-team reps Hoyer, Cam Newton and Jarrett Stidham have taken an even split of QB reps through the first two days of padded practices, Ryan Hannable of WEEI.com reports.
Impact Hoyer was promised an opportunity to compete for the starting job when he signed with the Patriots in March, but most of the recent analysis has focused on Newton, and, to a lesser extent, Stidham. Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal notes that Hoyer was the top performer at Tuesday's practice, likely benefitting from his prior experience working with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. That said, Newton is making progress and remains the favorite to get the Week 1 start.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Belichick mum on plans for QB position as camp nears
Patriots coach Bill Belichick is being coy about his expectations for the quarterback position as his teams prepares for the start of training campJULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets only $550k guaranteed Newton's one-year contract with the Patriots includes only $550,000 guaranteed, with a $1.05 million base salary, $700,000 in per-game roster bonuses and $5.75 million in incentive...
Impact The base value is essentially No. 3 QB money, while the max value is in high-end backup range. These contract details support recent reports suggesting Newton will need to earn the starting job, though he should have good odds in a competition with 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham and 34-year-old journeyman Brian Hoyer. Newton was medically cleared in late March after struggling with foot and shoulder injuries the past few seasons.
JULY 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Gets only $550K guaranteed Newton's one-year contract with the Patriots includes only $550,000 guaranteed, with a $1.05 million base salary, $700,000 in per-game roster bonuses and $5.75 million in incentive...
Impact The base value is essentially No. 3 QB money, while the max value is in high-end backup range. These contract details support recent reports suggesting Newton will need to earn the starting job, though he should have good odds in a competition with 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham and 34-year-old journeyman Brian Hoyer. Newton was medically cleared in late March after struggling with foot and shoulder injuries the past few seasons.
JULY 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not promised anything The Patriots haven't promised Newton a starting job, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Impact Newton may not have gotten any guarantees, but he'll be the favorite to emerge from a competition with 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham and 34-year-old journeyman Brian Hoyer. The 2015 NFL MVP signed a one-year contact worth up to $7.5 million, hoping to repair his value after shoulder and foot injuries contributed to 16 missed games and uneven performance the past two seasons. Newton probably won't have great pass-catching weapons in New England, but he has a couple reliable possession targets in James White and Julian Edelman, not to mention a top-tier coaching staff headed by Bill Belichick and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The Patriots presumably will add some concepts to their playbook to take advantage of Newton's mobility, but it's not clear if the new stuff will form the foundation of the team's running game or be more of an occasional diversion.
JULY 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Curran: Cam, Pats a marriage of convenience With Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer leading the Patriots' depth chart at quarterback, our Tom E. Curran says the addition of Cam Newton doe...
JUNE 29, 2020 • NBC.COM
AP source: Patriots sign QB Cam Newton to replace Tom Brady
A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that the New England Patriots have reached an agreement with free-agent quarterback Cam NewtonJUNE 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patriots' Jarrett Stidham And Brian Hoyer Engaging In Friendly Competition The quarterback competition is underway in New England, but Patriots quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer are intent on making each...
JUNE 7, 2020 • CLUTCHPOINTS.COM
If Patriots want to win, they need to start Brian Hoyer over Jarett Stidham The New England Patriots must start Brian Hoyer if they want to win. What do the New England Patriots want to do in 2020: Do they want to wi...
MAY 24, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
Why Rob Ninkovich believes Patriots will start Brian Hoyer over Jarrett Stidham in Week 1 Former New England Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich explains why he thinks it'll be veteran Brian Hoyer, not Jarrett Stidham, starting at Q...
MAY 23, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
Rob Ninkovich Believes Brian Hoyer Helps Patriots In These Crucial Ways While signs may be pointing to the fact that New England will have second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham behind center at…
MAY 10, 2020 • NESN.COM
Rob Ninkovich on the value of Brian Hoyer to Patriots in 2020 Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich explained why veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer will be very important to New England's offense in 20...
MAY 9, 2020 • YAHOO.COM
Ninkovich on Hoyer's value to Patriots this season Former Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich explained why veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer will be very important to New England's offense in 20...
MAY 9, 2020 • NBC.COM
Watch: What does Brian Hoyer's return to the Patriots mean? Brian Hoyer is back with the Patriots. Yardbarker's Matt Williamson breaks down what that means.
MARCH 24, 2020 • YARDBARKER.COM
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots BOSTON (AP) — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time.
MARCH 24, 2020 • GILLETTENEWSRECORD.COM
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots BOSTON (AP) — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time.
MARCH 24, 2020 • RECORDERONLINE.COM
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots BOSTON (AP) — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time.
MARCH 23, 2020 • DAILYPROGRESS.COM
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots BOSTON (AP) — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time.
MARCH 23, 2020 • LACROSSETRIBUNE.COM
Ex-Brady backup Hoyer agrees to 1-year deal with Patriots BOSTON (AP) — Brian Hoyer is returning to the Patriots for a third time.
MARCH 23, 2020 • WINONADAILYNEWS.COM
