Over the next few weeks, as we crawl closer to the hopeful opening of Patriots training camp later this summer, WEEI.com will take a position-by-position look at the New England roster following an eventful offseason of comings and goings.
Quarterback
Roster: Jarrett Stidham (2nd season), Brian Hoyer (12th), J’Mar Smith (rookie), Brian Lewerke (rookie)
Key Additions: Brian Hoyer (FA/Colts)
Key Losses: Tom Brady (FA/Buccaneers)
Projected Starter: Jarrett Stidham
Biggest Question: Forget about Tom Brady’s huge cleats, do the Patriots even have a starting-caliber quarterback capable of keeping the team in games and in playoff contention in 2020?