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New England Patriots: 5 key storylines to follow this season

By Justin Trombino

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on December 29, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 01: Jarrett Stidham #4 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

1. The quarterback situation

Firstly, the Patriots have one of the most unknown and undecided quarterback rooms in the NFL for the first time in two decades.

This makes the quarterback situation in New England worth following, as it is the biggest storyline surrounding the Patriots this entire season.

After the departure of six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady, the Patriots elected to ride the wave of second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham and see where he can take the team.

The Patriots also resorted to signing veteran quarterback Brian Hoyer for his third stint, along with two undrafted rookie free agents.

All signs are leading towards Stidham being the next starting quarterback for the Pats, but there is still a lot of speculation as to his readiness to do so. As such, more people have begun wondering if perhaps Hoyer will be the Week 1 starter in 2020.

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