These 14 quarterbacks started for the Patriots before Tom Brady did the job for 20 years

After 20 seasons, the Patriots are facing an uncertain future. Tom Brady started 283 games at quarterback for the franchise and for the first time since his injury in 2008 and suspension in 2016, they have to look elsewhere. This time, though, it’s …

Drew Bledsoe

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Bledsoe was good in his own right and a welcome savior after decades of subpar quarterback play in New England. He rewrote the Patriots’ record books for nine seasons before getting hurt in 2001 — an injury that opened the door for two decades of Tom Brady.