Based on everything we know at the moment, it appears second-year player Jarrett Stidham will replace Tom Brady and be the Patriots’ starting QB Week 1 against Miami.
But one former Patriot — Rob Ninkovich — doesn’t think that will be the case.
Ninkovich believes due to Stidham’s inexperience, it will be veteran backup Brian Hoyer getting the starting quarterback gig.
“I think Brian Hoyer will be the starter Week 1 and I say that because the quarterback position is one of the most important for reps under center, seeing defensive looks, looking at coverage, understanding the offense,” he said Friday on ESPN’s Get Up.