For the 2nd time in 3 video games, the New England Patriots are taking on a group coached by a quarterback they prepared in the 2000s– Kevin O’Connell of the Minnesota Vikings and now Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals.
However, “Future NFL coach” is simply among a broad variety of results for quarterbacks who have actually rolled through New England throughout Bill Belichick’s period as coach.
Some previous quarterbacks went on to huge things, like O’Connell andKingsbury Some are still around, like Brian Hoyer and Tom Brady.
But for numerous, post-NFL life can take gamers in some insane instructions. Two previous Patriots quarterbacks now own wineries. Multiple have actually taken functions in the media. One now works offering business realty in the Bay Area.
With the Patriots set to handle another previous QB-turned-coach Monday night, let’s have a look at what some previous Patriots quarterbacks depend on nowadays:
Where are previous Patriots QBs now?
Drew Bledsoe (2001 )
The initially beginning quarterback of the Belichick period began the 2000 and 2001 seasons– prior to he was notoriously hurt and replayed byTom Brady He retired in 2006 after hanging out with the Buffalo Bills and Dallas Cowboys.
After leaving the NFL, Bledsoe opened a winery in his house state ofWashington Doubleback Winery has actually gone on to make important honor. It’s a good idea, given that his red wine gets quite expensive. A bottle of his 2019 Doubleback Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley will run you about $150.
Damon Huard (2001 – 2003)
Huard invested 3 seasons as a backup in New England prior to completing his profession with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Coincidentally, Huard has actually taken a trip the exact same course asBledsoe In 2014, Huard partnered with Hall of Famer Dan Marino to open Passing Time, a winery likewise situated in Washington state. Huard likewise functions as the director of neighborhood and external relations at the University of Washington, his university.
Rohan Davey (2002 – 2004)
A previous NFL Europe Player of the Year and Tom Brady backup, Davey bounced around a couple NFL and Arena League groups prior to his playing days were over. Now, Davey has actually mainly been linked to his university, LSU, in some capability. He presently hosts an LSU podcast called “Where My Dawgz At.” He’s formerly worked as a personal quarterback coach and ran a catering business.
Kliff Kingsbury (2003 )
A sixth-round choice by the Patriots in 2003, Kingsbury just played in one NFL video game, going 1-of-2 for 17 lawns. However, he’s gone on to have even more success as a coach. After increasing through the college ranks, Kingsbury coached Texas Tech from 2013-2018 prior to taking the Cardinals task in 2019.
Jim Miller (2004 )
An NFL journeyman, Miller had a brief stint in New England as a backup. He’s given that leapt to the media side. Miller is best referred to as the co-host of the SiriusXM NFL Radio “Movin’ the Chains” in addition to Pat Kirwan.
Doug Flutie (1987-1989 – 2005)
A Heisman Trophy winner and CFL star, Flutie had 2 stints with the Patriots, consisting of one last run under Belichick in 2005 as a backup.
After football, Flutie entered into broadcast, functioning as a broadcaster for NBC up until 2020. He now operates in a variety of charity efforts. You might likewise capture him along with Frank Thomas in commercials for testosterone supplements.
Matt Cassel (2005 – 2008)
A previous Brady backup (and 1 year starter), Cassel went on to bet the Chiefs, Vikings, Bills, Cowboys, Titans andLions He now deals with the media side. He presently works as an expert for NBC Sports Boston
Vinny Testaverde (2006 )
After football, Testaverde had some residential or commercial property and dining establishment negotiations, however mostly avoided of the spotlight. In 2019, he informed the New York Jets site that he “basically remained retired” after his football profession ended. However, he has actually turned up this year in an unusual media function. He’s hosting a video series called “In the Pocket with Vinny Testaverde” on the Jets website.
Matt Gutierrez (2007 – 2008)
Gutierrez was an undrafted quarterback who likewise had stints in Chicago, Kansas City, Washington andSt Louis. He likewise played in the United Football League and the Arena Football League.
Gutierrez is in a different field now, operating in the business realty market in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Kevin O’Connell (2008 )
A third-round choice in 2008, O’Connell was cut at the end of camp in 2009. He hung out with 5 other groups, consisting of 2 seasons with the Jets.
He’s given that discovered success as a coach, showing up under Rams coach Sean McVay prior to being employed as head coach of the Vikings in 2022.
Zac Robinson (2010 )
A seventh-round choice in 2010, Robinson was cut by the start of the routine season. After football, Robinson landed an area as an expert at Pro Football Focus prior to being employed by the Los Angeles Rams as a quarterbacks coach in 2019.
Ryan Mallett (2011 – 2013)
A 2011 third-round choice with a cannon for an arm, Mallett was thought about to be a Brady backup with advantage. But after he was sold 2013, he never ever handled to strike his stride with other groups.
Mallett now works as a high school coach. Earlier this year, he was called the head coach of White Hall High School in Arkansas.
Tim Tebow (2013 )
One of the most relevant gamers of his period, Tebow landed with the Patriots on a late-career leaflet, however didn’t make it previous lineup cuts. Tebow had a run as a baseball gamer within the New York Mets system and made it approximately the Triple- A level. In 2021, he tried an NFL return with the Jaguars as a tight end, which didn’t work out.
Tebow now works as a broadcaster with ESPN.
Jimmy Garoppolo (2014 – 2017)
Once believed to be the post-Brady future, Garoppolo belongs to another quarterback debate inSan Francisco Initially benched for second-year quarterback Trey Lance, Garoppolo returned as the not likely starter for the majority of this season after an offseason where he was anticipated to be traded.
However, Garoppolo is on the bench once again after breaking his foot in Week 13 versus the Dolphins.
Jacoby Brissett (2016-2017)
Brissett has actually invested the majority of his profession functioning as a practical fill-in alternative when star quarterbacks are out, with NFL groups obviously unwilling to dedicate to him.
A Patriots third-round choice in 2016, Brissett had a brief stint as a starter throughout Brady’s suspension. He was later on traded to the Colts in 2017 after an injury to Andrew luck. He invested 4 seasons in Indy, investing another season as the starter after Luck retired in 2019.
In 2021, he worked as the Dolphins’ backup to Tua Tagovailoa, playing in 5 video games.
In 2022, he signed with the Browns to begin while Deshaun Watson served his 11-game suspension.
Danny Etling (2018 )
Etling has actually bounced around a lot given that the Patriots prepared him in 2018 (and attempted him out at receiver in 2019). He’s hung out with the Falcons, Seahawks (two times), Vikings, Broncos, Jaguars and the BC Lions of the CFL. He’s presently in his 2nd stint on the Packers practice team.
Jarrett Stidham (2019-2022)
After 3 years in New England, Stidham was traded to Las Vegas in May and now functions as a backup for Josh McDan iels’ Raiders.
Cam Newton (2020 )
Newton’s 1 year stint as the Patriots’ starter was a roller-coaster flight throughout the COVID season. Since then, he had a stint with the Panthers in 2021, however has yet to sign with a group this season.
Newton stays a totally free representative and stays respected on social networks and isnow getting into video game streaming Newton has numerous organization side tasks consisting of a stogie bar in Atlanta and is helping to launch an amateur football league for high school athletes.
Tom Brady (2000-2019)
Yeah, he’s still on the Bucs.
