Jarrett Stidham could theoretically end up starting at quarterback for the Patriots next season.
If Tom Brady retires or decides to play elsewhere, and the Patriots don’t acquire a starter via the draft, a trade, or free agency, that outcome is realistic.
There are a lot of external factors at play, so the second-year QB said his focus is on blocking those distractions out as much as possible and improving his craft. In an interview with ESPN’s Mike Reiss at the Panini Rookie Closeout in California, Stidham said his goal is to enhance his game and learn as much as he possibly can to make a big jump from Year 1 to Year 2.