The New England Patriots’ quarterback situation remains a total mystery, perhaps even to those inside the building. But there is a front runner, via SportsBetting.com. The sportsbook has given quarterback Marcus Mariota the best odds to be the team’s starter next season.

According to our official betting partner, PointsBet, Mariota remains a +325 favorite to be the New England Patriots starting QB in Week 1. Subscribe to the Talkin' Ducks podcast Last year’s starter in New England, Cam Newton, as well as 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, and Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick all trail Mariota with +500. Jarrett Stidham is the clear favorite to be the Patriots’ starting quarterback next season, according to Sports Betting Dime. Stidham has -220 odds to be New England’s starting quarterback in.

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Mariota is currently under contract with the Las Vegas Raiders, who reportedly attempted to shop him in a trade but aren’t having much success. It’s possible Mariota and the Raiders are headed for a parting of ways. And if Las Vegas released him, Mariota would be free to sign with any team, including New England.

A pair of ESPN insiders, Mike Reiss and Field Yates, have made it clear they see a strong connection between the Patriots and Mariota.

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Here are the odds from SportsBetting.com:

Marcus Mariota: 5/2Jacoby Brissett: 7/2Jarrett Stidham: 4/1Cam Newton: 5/1Rookie Quarterback: 5/1Blaine Gabbert: 7/1Andy Dalton: 8/1Deshaun Watson: 10/1Brian Hoyer: 12/1Jimmy Garoppolo: 15/1Joe Flacco: 15/1Mike Glennon: 15/1

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New England currently has just third-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham and former undrafted free agent Jake Dolega on the quarterback depth chart. The Patriots started Cam Newton in 2020, but he was playing on a one-year deal which will expire in March.