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08:03 AM ET 06.27 | The Patriots, obviously set with Tom Brady as their starter, may have a more intriguing storyline when it comes to backup Brian Hoyer. The Patriots are at an interesting spot with Hoyer, who unsuccessfully tried to find a team to pluck him out of restricted free agency this offseason, according to a source. But with Peyton Manning and Matt Flynn on the open market and Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III in the draft, there was no market for Hoyer. ... The chance exists that a job could open up this summer or before the trading deadline if a starting quarterback goes down elsewhere with an injury. Naturally, the Patriots should expect to field some calls about Hoyer and Mallett in that type of scenario.

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June 27, 2012 08:07 AM ET

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The Patriots aren't a team that floats trade rumors. I'm thinking this is bogus.

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June 27, 2012 08:12 AM ET

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The Pats could get Andy Reid to deal him for them, that guy could sell shoes to a legless man

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June 27, 2012 08:15 AM ET

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There was a market for Hoyer?

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June 27, 2012 08:17 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 06.27 by Wawa-we-wa

There was a market for Hoyer?

I was about to say...

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June 27, 2012 08:18 AM ET

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The Seahawks will take him. Sign him to a multimillion dollar contract, then let him hold another clip board while watching the smooth QB moves of T-Jack.

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June 27, 2012 08:21 AM ET

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How does Hoyer get to prove his value if he never gets a chance to play?

THE BISHOP!

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June 27, 2012 08:24 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 06.27 by Wawa-we-wa

There was a market for Hoyer?

I saw him throw a really nice sideline pass once.

He's a serviceable backup, that's all, and I don't see him ever being more than that.

Any team looking for the next Matt Cassel would do well to look at Brian Hoyer.

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June 27, 2012 08:33 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 06.27 by Wawa-we-wa

There was a market for Hoyer?

He's better than some of the stiffs that are starters.

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June 27, 2012 08:46 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:36 AM ET 06.27 by Hell-A-Waits!!

Could be an injury on his own team, Tommy boy is frail you know.

Other than the knee a few years back, Brady has been an iron man. He's had some nagging injuries, but nothing that sidelined him.

Mallet is the future, which is why Hoyer would like to try his luck elsewhere.

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June 27, 2012 08:56 AM ET

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The Herald must needed to take up some space in their sports section. If nobody wanted him as a free agent why would any team want to trade for him now. Here your sign.

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June 27, 2012 09:00 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET 06.27 by toad

The Herald must needed to take up some space in their sports section. If nobody wanted him as a free agent why would any team want to trade for him now. Here your sign.

The Herald. Says it all!

TxHeat

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June 27, 2012 09:03 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:15 AM ET 06.27 by Wawa-we-wa

There was a market for Hoyer?

The Arena League was looking...

Lightly Salted Nuts

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June 27, 2012 09:04 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET 06.27 by toad

If nobody wanted him as a free agent why would any team want to trade for him now.

Never underestimate the power of Darth Belichick.

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June 27, 2012 09:05 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:46 AM ET 06.27 by Debbie Does

Other than the knee a few years back, Brady has been an iron man. He's had some nagging injuries, but nothing that sidelined him.Mallet is the future, which is why Hoyer would like to try his luck elsewhere.

Right here. The Pats won't trade Mallett unless someone blows their socks off, Belichick has said he had Mallett rated as a top of the 1st round guy, so he's holding him close in case Brady's play drastically falls off or decides to hang it up over the next few years. I don't blame Hoyer for wanting out now, decent chance Mallett beats him out for the #2 job this year.

I Must Break You

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June 27, 2012 09:13 AM ET

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Has anybody ever seen this guy play?

Mr Steeler

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June 27, 2012 09:15 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:04 AM ET 06.27 by Debbie Does

Never underestimate the power of Darth Belichick.

Until he meets Obi Coughlin?

Mr Steeler

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June 27, 2012 09:16 AM ET

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Originally posted 08:56 AM ET 06.27 by toad

The Herald must needed to take up some space in their sports section. If nobody wanted him as a free agent why would any team want to trade for him now. Here your sign.

Maybe they should see if Andy Reid would take on a side job to market Hoyer.

Lightly Salted Nuts

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June 27, 2012 09:18 AM ET

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Originally posted 09:13 AM ET 06.27 by Mr Steeler

Has anybody ever seen this guy play?

I don't think so. When this guy popped up on the Patriots roster, I was like who is that? Being a Notre Dame fan I watch them play the Spartans every year, I remember Drew Stanton and then Kirk Cousins, Hoyer left no impression on me, even though I would have seen him play.