NFL Analyst Explains ‘Ultimate Pressure’ Jarrett Stidham Faces In 2020

Jarrett Stidham will have a greater responsibility in 2020. The New England Patriots have entered a new era. Tom Brady is nowhere to be seen. Oh, wait, he is now playing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Patriots didn’t select a quarterback and head coach Bill Belichick said he was happy with the current options on the roster. Stidham may compete with Brian Hoyer for the vacant spot, and coach B has great plans for the upcoming season.

How will Stidham handle the offense? In 2019, the Patriots’ offense struggled a lot and many blamed Brady for the failure. What does Nate Burleson say about this?

Nate Burleson talks about the pressure Jarrett Stidham faces regarding the 2020 season

According to the former wide receiver, Stidham will have his struggles. The Patriots may not have great expectations from him, but he will have to try harder than ever to stay around. It won’t be easy at all.

” … I don’t like the word ‘game manager’ either and I know there’s a negative connotation when it comes to quarterbacks who hold that title over their head,” Burleson said on NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football.” “You know what adds even more pressure? Is when you’re supposed to be a game manager and your micromanager is Bill Belichick. That right there brings the ultimate pressure.

“So, for me, he’s going to have to deal with all the expectations of stepping outside of Tom Brady’s shadow. He’s going to have to deal with holding on to a versatile offense that can change like the weather week in and week out. And then, on top of that, you have Bill Belichick, the greatest coach of all time, breathing down your neck. This pressure on Stidham is incredible, so I can’t wait to see what he does with it because if he’s successful, then we better give him credit as soon as he starts making plays.”

Stidham is facing a rather big pressure, and he will have to prove doubters wrong. The Patriots may decide to go with Hoyer after all. He has enough experience and great skills. The Patriots nation is super excited about the 2020 season, and now we know why.