FOXBOROUGH, MA - SEPTEMBER 22: Jarrett Stidham #4 of the New England Patriots throws the football in the fourth quarter against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on September 22, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
With the support of a strong rushing attack and a powerhouse defense, Jarrett Stidham is poised to keep New England atop the AFC East moving forward.
In terms of offseason transactions, allowing the greatest quarterback in NFL history to walk out the door in free agency is generally not a productive move for contending teams.
Following Tom Brady’s departure, fans and experts were all certain the New England Patriots would address the quarterback position through the draft — likely with one of their top picks.