This is where it gets interesting, since the current Patriots backup quarterback, Jarrett Stidham, is much loved by the New England coaching staff, who all apparently believe he could be the next guy under center.
Stidham is young, though, and at 23-years old about to start just his second NFL season so he still needs some time to develop, which is why one thought is to bring in a seasoned veteran to bide the time until he is ready.
Of course, Bill Belichick has proven to be okay with starting a second-year quarterback, having done that two decades ago with a young man named Tom Brady after the Patriots starter, Drew Bledsoe, was injured.