The New England Patriots missed out on quarterback Matthew Stafford. It sounds like they never even stood a chance, with Stafford nixing the Patriots early in the process, according to NBC Sports Boston. He instead landed with the Los Angeles Rams, even though New England showed interest, per MMQB.com.
Their search continues.
New England has begun making contact with prospects during the pre-draft process, which will be limited due to the pandemic this season. Free agency begins in March. The Patriots can complete trades when the league year opens (at the same time as when free agency opens). The draft will be in April. It’s possible — and maybe even likely — they will add a quarterback through multiple avenues.
So let’s dive into who they might consider.