The New England Patriots could go in any number of directions at quarterback in 2021. BetOnline has released odds on who will be the starting quarterback to begin the 2021 season with Marcus Mariota considered the slight favorite.

Player to take Patriots first snap in Week 1 of 2021 reg. season
Marcus Mariota 5/2
Jacoby Brissett 7/2
Jarrett Stidham 4/1
Cam Newton 5/1
Rookie Quarterback 5/1
Blaine Gabbert 7/1
Andy Dalton 8/1
Deshaun Watson 10/1
Brian Hoyer 12/1
Joe Flacco 15/1
Mike Glennon 15/1
Jimmy Garoppolo 15/1
Blake Bortles 20/1
Colt McCoy 20/1
Tyrod Taylor 20/1
Ryan Fitzpatrick 20/1
Sam Darnold 25/1
Geno Smith 25/1
Robert Griffin III 25/1
Matt Barkley 30/1
Mitchell Trubisky 40/1
Jake Dolegala 40/1
Dak Prescott 50/1
Jameis Winston 50/1
Ben Roethlisberger 60/1
Matt Ryan 70/1

As the Detroit Lions shopped Matthew Stafford, the quarterback was reportedly willing to go anywhere but to the New England Patriots.

Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams for Jared Goff and picks over the weekend.

No reason for Stafford's desire to avoid the Patriots was given in the report.