All signs point to the New England Patriots rolling with second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham in 2020. While this might not be the most exciting development for Patriots fans—especially with Tom Brady continuing his career elsewhere—it's probably the best direction New England could take.
At this point in the offseason, the Patriots are woefully short on alternatives—and short on cap space. According to Spotrac, New England has just under $2 million in cap space.
Even if the Patriots wanted to add a quarterback more than three months after the start of free agency, their options would be limited to low-end backups willing to take close to the league minimum.