Stafford and the Lions have pretty much mutually agreed to part ways. Lions will explore trade options next week. If I'm the Pats, I definitely consider going after him. Idk what exactly it would take, but if you can get him for a 2nd round pick and 1-2 more future picks (not 1st round), I'd absolutely do it. I'm a bit wary of giving up a first rounder for him, but I'd still consider it.
Acquiring Stafford, drafting a QB and maybe having Stidham as the third string guy I think works well. I think Stafford is underrated and would thrive here, and with the cap space the Pats have they can make some moves to surround him with some better talent than what Cam had.
Also, I don't even think it's a guarantee the Pats take any offensive player in the 1st round, let alone a QB. Fields, Lawrence and Wilson should definitely be gone before #15 unless the Pats trade up, but I wouldn't be surprised if they actually target someone like Mac Jones or Trask in the 2nd round (I could see a few QBs dropping).