With the New England Patriots looking beyond the 2020 season at quarterback, offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels feels comfortable with Jarrett Stidham’s development.
Stidham has come into games sporadically throughout the course of the season. He has mostly come during situations of mop-up duty. He has thrown for 212 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions on the season.
There have been growing calls for Stidham to get the chance to start, especially with Cam Newton struggling over the past couple of games.
Nevertheless, for all the people who want to see Stidham in action to get a better idea of where he is at, McDaniels seems to feel comfortable with knowing what the quarterback is capable of.
“That’s Coach’s decision and I honor whatever he makes in terms of those choices. We work as hard as we can to get everybody ready to go. I’ve seen plenty of Jarrett in practice. I see him every day. I’ve seen him for two years. I’m confident that I understand where Jarrett is at in his development,” McDaniels said on a Saturday afternoon video conference. “But I also know that our job is to try to go out there and win two football games that we have left. So that starts with Buffalo Monday night. Cam’s done a great job of preparing this week.
“Those choices are Bill’s. Whatever he chooses, that’s what we’re going to do, and I feel confident going in with the plan that we have right now.”
As the Patriots play out the final two games of the season, whether or not Stidham will see any action will be a storyline the rest of the way.
