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 …

Tom Owen

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Interestingly, three of the 14 quarterbacks who started in the 20 years before Brady were also named Tom. Owen started only one game —a loss in the 1981 season finale against the Baltimore Colts.