Do you feel with the severe lack of depth at the DE position the Patriots will give Jason Babin a look to see what he has left in the tank? Also do you think the Patriots “interest” in Brandon Flowers is just due diligence (like they often do on most available players) or do you believe that this speaks to the fact that Belichick is looking for some depth in terms of experienced DB talent due to the possibility of Dennard missing time recovering from his shoulder injury combined with Browner?

With Will Smith looking well on the road to full health, I’m not as panicked about the defensive end spot as I was a month ago. So I’m not sure they really need Babin, especially if it were to come at the expense of Michael Buchanan’s snaps. I think Buchanan needs some snaps to develop and is probably not that far behind Babin at this point in their respective careers.

I think Flowers is more just due diligence. It’s just what the Pats do. How could they pay Flowers and where would fit? Doesn’t seem like good value for the cap space and cornerback depth they have.