The players who have worn #7 for the Patriots:
Tom Brady is the starting quarterback for the 2009 New England Patriots. Brian Hoyer is the backup quarterback.
Yes. Although it's very rare. One recent notable example is Matt Cassel, who was taken with the 230th pick in the 7th round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He never started at quarterback once during his entire career at USC. He is currently the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs.
The starting quarterback for the 1986 New England Patriots was Tony Eason. The backup quarterbacks were Steve Grogan and Tom Ramsey.
Tom Brady was a backup quarterback in the NCAA. Brady was picked late in the draft because he was thought to have little significance. Look at him now.
The only one I know of is Matt Cassel, who was a backup quarterback at USC to Carson Palmer (2002) and Matt Leinart (2003-2004), both of whom were Heisman Trophy winners. He did start one game, but that was at halfback rather than quarterback. He was drafted in the 7th round by the New England Patriots and now plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Former backup quarterback Scott Zolak was the most recent to wear #16.
Tony Eason was the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. Eason was 0/6 in passing attempts. He was benched by coach Raymond Berry after the first quarter, and was replaced by backup quarterback Steve Grogan.
He was drafted in 2005, backup quarterback until 2008 for Farve. He's been around for five seasons, starting for 3.
He was drafted in 2005, backup quarterback until 2008 for Farve. He's been around for five seasons, starting for 3.
Yes. Matt Cassel was a backup QB for USC. He played behind Carson Palmer and then Matt Leinart. Even though he was a backup, he was still drafted into the NFL by the Patriots.
Mark Brunell
Dre Kerkpatrick was a backup in Alabama. But he is projected to be the third cornerback drafted this year, so yes you can!!!