The New England Patriots have rekindled their interest in quarterback Jarrett Stidham, a player who hasn't thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2019. The team drafted Stidham out of Auburn University back in 2019 but didn't get to see much of him due to injuries and other factors.
Despite not having started a game since 2023, Stidham is now set to start against the Patriots this season in the AFC title game. This move may seem unexpected given his current lack of playing time, but it's worth noting that the team took another look at him during the offseason.
While some might question the decision, others see it as a sign of trust and confidence from the coaching staff in Stidham's abilities. The player will need to prove himself once again if he is going to lead his new team to victory against their longtime rivals.
The Patriots have a history of giving players multiple chances, which could be part of the reason why they're choosing to bring back Stidham. It remains to be seen whether this move will pay off or not.
Despite not having started a game since 2023, Stidham is now set to start against the Patriots this season in the AFC title game. This move may seem unexpected given his current lack of playing time, but it's worth noting that the team took another look at him during the offseason.
While some might question the decision, others see it as a sign of trust and confidence from the coaching staff in Stidham's abilities. The player will need to prove himself once again if he is going to lead his new team to victory against their longtime rivals.
The Patriots have a history of giving players multiple chances, which could be part of the reason why they're choosing to bring back Stidham. It remains to be seen whether this move will pay off or not.
. He hasn't played in like 2 years, that's a lot to pick up again. I mean, it's one thing to practice and train, but when you're actually on the field under pressure... 
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. And you're right, it's not like they've been afraid to give players multiple chances before - they've done it with guys like Tom Brady and Julian Edelman 
. And I'm not sure if this is just a case of 'hey, we're gonna give him another shot' or if they actually believe he's got what it takes to lead them to the title 
. Only time will tell, but for now, I'm just gonna sit back and watch this one unfold 
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Think of it as a second chance for the guy. He hasn't had the easiest time with injuries and all that, but now he gets to show everyone what he can do on the field. The coaching staff must have seen something in him during the offseason that made them think he's ready for this big game. It's like they're putting their faith in him! Fingers crossed it pays off and Stidham leads his team to a win 
like, isnt he supposed to be old news already? but idk if thats a bad thing or good...i mean on one hand theyre giving him a chance, which is cool, but on the other hand he hasn't even thrown a pass in 5 years so what makes them think he can turn it around now? 
. I mean, who doesn't love a player who hasn't thrown a pass in 6 years getting another shot? 
It's like they say, "third time's the charm"... or not 
. The Patriots are known for giving guys multiple chances, but sometimes you just gotta think about the team's future and not get stuck on nostalgia 
. Will Stidham actually lead them to victory? Probably not 
The fact that he hasn't played in an NFL game since 2023 is weird tho... like, doesn't that kinda scream "not that reliable"? 
Still, I guess you gotta give the guy credit for not giving up on himself. He's still got the skills somehow... but can he lead his team to a win against their longtime rivals? That's a big ask 
. The Patriots have a history of giving guys chances, but come on, is it really fair to throw him back into the mix against their biggest rivals? 
. Either way, I'm curious to see how it plays out 
. Like, I get it, they took a chance on him during the offseason, but come on, dude hasn't even thrown a pass in an NFL game since 2023! That's like saying you're gonna start a new fitness routine next Monday 
. idk bout dis one... maybe hes got 1 more trick up his sleeve 
"Wait, what happened in 2023?!" 
[GIF: A cartoon quarterback with a confused expression]
Maybe Stidham will surprise us and throw a Hail Mary to the AFC title game 
... I mean, what's changed? Has he been working out or something behind the scenes? The team needs to think about how this could affect his performance under pressure 
. It's not like he was just sitting on the bench collecting a paycheck; I genuinely wonder what he's been doing all that time to get himself back up to speed 
. Either way, it'll be interesting to see how he does this time around 
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! I mean, who wouldn't want to see a guy get a second chance after all he's been through? The Patriots are known for giving their players a shot, so it's no surprise they're bringing back Stidham. But at the same time, it's gotta be tough for him to prove himself again after being out of action for so long 
. I'm keeping an eye on this one, can't wait to see how he performs! 
... i guess it's good for him tho, someone's gotta give him another chance 
... but what about all those injuries, man? how do they know he won't get hurt again? 
... we'll see what happens, I guess 
like the patriots have always been known for giving players chances but maybe thats just a copout explanation. anyway, i'll be keeping an eye on this one and see how it all plays out 
. They've had players come and go, but it looks like Stidham's got some magic left in his tank 
. Its gonna be interesting to see how he does against them this time around 