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New England Patriots Rumors: 3 burning quarterback questions

By Michael DeVito

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 and Jarrett Stidham #4 of the New England Patriots warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 29: Tom Brady #12 and Jarrett Stidham #4 of the New England Patriots warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field on September 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. New England defeats Buffalo 16-10. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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After a period of certainty, there are a lot of questions at quarterback for the New England Patriots in 2020.

The New England Patriots are facing the most challenging period of their history in nearly 20 years, since 2001. That 2001 challenge began the day Mo Lewis of the New York Jets with a vicious hit took Patriots Drew Bledsoe out of the 2nd game of the year. And out as New England Patriots starting quarterback.

Bledsoe was replaced by a certain No. 12, and the rest, as they say, is history. He never regained it. No. 12 replaced No. 11 and over the next 20 years, No.12 ruled the roost. Ruled the NFL. Ruled professional sports. Became the undisputed GOAT of NFL quarterbacks.

Brady transformed the New England Patriots into the dominant and feared colossus of the north.  It was nightmarish to enter Foxborough Stadium then Gillette Stadium, you’d just lose. And on the road, they were just as feared, fearless and nearly unstoppable. And then No. 12 left New England after 20 years for Tampa Bay of all places.

Now that No.12 has bolted from the scene, the New England Patriots are faced with significant challenges ahead. The question has long been asked: Brady or Belichick? Who is more responsible for the New England Patriots run of unparalleled success in the era of free agency? That question may very well be answered to a point, in part, this season.

In light of this earth-shattering development, what have/will the Patriots do to replace the GOAT and remain at an annual Super Bowl level? Well, that’s not happening. No one will ever replace No. 12. But can they maybe be a competitive team, you know, a good team this season?

Well, for an egocentric guy like the head coach, that likely won’t be good enough. And that’s a good thing for the fans. The head coach will be driven to excel and demonstrate that it was his acumen that was the driving force behind the New England Patriots dynasty, not a certain quarterback.

So, what happens now at the quarterback position?

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