Did the Patriots draft the quarterback of the future?
CLOSE SportsPulse: The NFL draft is over. Trysta Krick looks ahead to the story lines that will define the 2019 season for every team in the AFC. USA TODAY
Normally, a passer coming off the board in Round 4 wouldn't generate much hubbub. But the Patriots' drafting acumen combined with Brady's advancing age and fact backup Brian Hoyer is unsigned beyond 2019 makes this a story worth monitoring. Stidham comes in the mold of a classic drop-back pro passer, fairly accurate and someone who can operate from under center, his mobility a nice bonus. He has a reputation for being a smart guy who generally makes good decisions on the field and throws a nice ball with good touch even if he can't necessarily fire it through a brick wall — quite a few traits that sound reminiscent of a certain six-time Super Bowl champion.
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