Jarrett Stidham’s Former Receiver Explains What Patriots Can Expect From QB

Jarrett Stidham joined the New England Patriots at the right time, and head coach Bill Belichick will probably have him as starting quarterback in 2020. His current teammates like him a lot. The same applies to his former teammates.

New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton spent two seasons in Auburn, and he talked about Stidham’s work ethic and football IQ.

“I think people should know that Jarrett is one of the hardest-working football players I’ve ever been around,” Slayton told hosts Alex Marvez and Gil Brandt. “He’s truly a student of the game, and I think that’s why he’s going to have a chance to be a really good quarterback for the Patriots because I know he’s going to put the time in. The arm and all that stuff, you know, that’s all God-given. He’s got that already. I think the separator that makes Tom Brady great is putting the time in and having the knowledge, and I think Jarrett is cut from that same kind of cloth.”

Jarrett to lead the Patriots

Slayton was a top deep threat for Stidham in college. He had 1,313 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns. The wideout averaged more than 20 yards per catch during their time together. The fifth-round wideout had an impressive rookie season for the Giants. He was able to catch 48 passes for 740 yards and eight scores in 14 games.

Stidham went in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He didn’t have much playing time as a rookie. Well, that’s about to change and he is expected to replace Tom Brady. TB12 signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Brian Hoyer may compete for the starting position this summer. Undrafted rookies J’Mar Smith and Brian Lewerke add depth to the chart.

The New England Patriots will need Stidham’s talent on the roster. This is more than challenging for the team. But, pretty much everyone has delivered words of praise for Stidham. He hs great arm, and the Patriots need that arm to win games. Brady isn’t someone you can replace easily, but Stidham has a great potential to replace him. It’s time for a big win!