Tom Brady became the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots in 2001. His first start in the NFL was on September 30, 2001 versus the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots won the game 44-13.
Quarterback Tony Eason.
He was recommended to the club by quarterback coach Dick Rehbein.
Drew Bledsoe, Super Bowl XXXI, New England Patriots
Edward "Butch" Songin was the very first quarterback in Patriots history. A 1950 draft choice by the Cleveland Browns, Songin never played pro football until he was selected by the Boston Patriots in their inaugural season of 1960. He played for the Patriots for the 1960 and 1961 seasons, throwing 36 touchdowns and 24 interceptions.
Quarterback Jim Plunkett, drafted with the #1 selection by the New England Patriots in the 1971 NFL Draft. His mother was part Native American. Plunkett is the only 2 time Sup[er Bowl winning quarterback not to he enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Tony Eason has: Played Himself - New England Patriots Quarterback in "NFL Monday Night Football" in 1970. Played Himself - Illinois Fighting Illini Quarterback in "1982 Liberty Bowl" in 1982. Played Himself - 15th Overall Pick in "1983 NFL Draft" in 1983. Played Himself - New England Patriots Quarterback in "Super Bowl XX" in 1986. Played Himself - New England Patriots Quarterback in "1985 AFC Championship Game" in 1986. Played himself in "ESPN SportsCentury" in 1999.
That would be quarterback Drew Bledsoe in the 1993 draft.
The Patriots received the Buffalo Bills 1st round draft pick in the 2003 NFL draft for Bledsoe
Quarterback Jim Plunkett was the Patriots first round draft choice in 1971 and was the starting quarterback for the Raiders in Super Bowls XV and XVIII.
In the 7th round of the 2006 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected Baylor Corner Back Willie Andrews, with the 229th overall pick.
1983 NFL Draft !st Round New England Patriots Picked him in the a 15th position.