Patriots captain Devin McCourty gives high praise to Jarrett Stidham

The New England Patriots are looking for their next quarterback. It seems like it’s been 20 years since people could say that. That’s because it has been. Tom Brady is headed down to Tampa. So, yeah, the Patriots need a new quarterback. Jarrett Stidham is their top option. The former Auburn star has had high praise from his team constantly. But, team captain Devin McCourty offered his confidence in Stidham.

“To me, the best thing for Stiddy was that he had to go against our defense every week. He didn’t have it easy.” I love his poise. I would be faking a blitz sometimes and we’d make eye contact and he’d just start smiling and laughing. To me, there were weeks where he was just on-point. And those were some of our best weeks as a defense, mainly because Stiddy ate us up in practice leading up to the game, and I think put more pressure on us. So I really admire just how hard he works, and then I’ve got to know him off the field as well. He’s a really good guy. Young guy, but very mature. He’s married. I think the Stidhams are going to be in New England for a long time.”

Stidham wants to be the best. He’ll get his shot soon enough. The Patriots like him alright. But do they like him enough?