4. He received a lot of praise from his team last year.
Near the end of last season, the Providence Journal’s Mark Daniels talked to different people around the organization about Stidham’s year. Someone he spoke with was Josh McDaniels, the Patriots’ offensive coordinator, who will spend a lot of time with Stidham if his number is called. McDaniels said, “I really think (Stidham)’s got a great attitude. He’s improved during the course of the year and he’s ready to go each week.”
That may be coachspeak, but if McDaniels really is satisfied with what Stidham has done the transition may not be as difficult as once perceived.
What is good to hear is what the aforementioned Myers said about the quarterback. He was quoted saying, “It’s easy to follow him on the field. It’s easy to listen to him. He’ll tell you what he wants and how he wants it and you just do it. … It’s a standard here. Next man up, regardless. Tom Brady, Jarrett Stidham — he comes in and does his job.”
That is some high praise. The fact that he commands the drills and offense should be something that excites fans.