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The have given every indication that they are set on replacing with options in-house, but it's a narrative many refuse to accept. is still a free agent and some expect Bill Belichick to make an offer for a young star like James McCann Jersey , but has been preparing as if he will be the starting quarterback come August.Stidham was the Patriots' fourth-round pick last season, and he had a Al Kaline Jersey solid collegiate career at Baylor and Auburn --completing 64.3 percent of his pa ses for 7,217 yards, 48 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in two-plus seasons as a starter. He threw pa ses in only two NFL games last season, and completed 3 of 4 attempts for 14 yards. Stidham also threw one pick-six. with the , but he's going to have to beat out or one of the undrafted signal-callers the Patriots recently signed this offseason for the right to start.Stidham has been taking on more of a leadership role as we inch closer to the preseason, and Mike Rei s of ESPN reports that for offseason throwing se sions Josh Harrison Jersey with teammates. Stidham referenced his specific work with on his this week. Hoyer has also reportedly been present at the throwing se sions, as has . Along with leading his teammates in voluntary workouts, Stidham has also been active in the New England community this offseason. In May, he and his wife, Jeimer Candelario Jersey Kennedy, provided 1,000 lunches for children and families through . Stidham is considered the favorite to take Brady's spot under center this year, and it's quite an opportunity to work with arguably the greatest head coach of all time. CBS NFL Spencer Turnbull Jersey Draft writer Chris Trapa so wrote a great piece identifying what Stidham must do in 2020 to take the first step in the right direction. Check out his analysis.