Curran: Assessing the state of New England’s quarterback position originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
At the top of the depth chart, the quarterback situation is set. But if Mac Jones goes down, do the Patriots have a capable backup in place who can manage the offense, stay out of big mistakes and maybe make a few throws for you along the way? Weeeellll …
Last season, the Patriots had Brian Hoyer as Jones’ primary backup. He got into five games during garbage time, completed 9-of-11 passes for 227 yards and a touchdown. He turns 37 in October. Personally, I think he’s kinda vital to have around in 2022.
Curran’s position evaluations: RB | OL | WR | TE
Nobody in the organization knows the offense better than Hoyer. Not Matt Patricia. Not Joe Judge. Not Nick Caley. And even if any of those three did all the book learnin’, they still wouldn’t know how it looks on the field under fire. With Josh McDaniels gone, Hoyer’s ability to be a mentor and sounding board to not…