2. The veteran quarterbacks will be the only quarterbacks — surely for logistical reasons.
The Patriots already had their hands full when it came to their veteran quarterbacks. So unfortunately, they realized they didn’t have the manpower to spend time with a pair of rookie quarterbacks, Smith and Lewerke.
New England will spend the next few weeks readying Cam Newton, who hasn’t taken a snap in the Patriots’ offense and missed most of the virtual offseason. Meanwhile, they’ll work on developing Jarrett Stidham, who may still be in line to start in 2021, if he shows progress this year. The emphasis will be on bringing along him — and not the UDFAs.