New England Patriots 4 Downs: Updated offseason needs this summer

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN - FEBRUARY 02: Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks during the New England Patriots practice on February 2, 2018 at Winter Park in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The New England Patriots will play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on February 4. (Photo by Elsa/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) /

4th Down: Address the quarterback position

I still am in shock that Tom Brady is no longer a New England Patriot. But I am slowly getting over it.

However, it is taking some time. The Jarrett Stidham era is about to begin, and I hope the kid plays well.

As for the depth at the quarterback position, New England hasn’t added anyone to the roster aside from Brian Hoyer to help the second-year pro through his growing pains. A lot of experts expected the team to select a quarterback in the draft, but they opted not to, instead using their picks on defense and other positions on offense.

They could still add a free agent like Cam Newton and Jameis Winston, but it is doubtful that they will at this point, as they seem to have confidence in Stidham.

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All in all, the Patriots have had a good offseason thus far, but there is still time for the team to get even better before the season begins.

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