- Find a third defensive end. A veteran guy who might take lesser money for a chance at a Super Bowl. Maybe Jared Allen or (dare I say it) Demarcus Ware? Lamarr Houston might be the most realistic option. A rookie (nor Michael Buchanan) can be counted on to be the guy that they desperately need to rotate with Chandler/Nink.
- Find an every-down Y tight end. This is Gronk insurance, and again, a rookie cannot be counted on for this role. It’s too vital, especially as a blocker. Bring back Hooman to ensure a minimal level of insurance, but also look at Scott Chandler.
- Mid-range competition guys at WR, wouldn’t mind someone like Nate Burleson. Pats always give those guys a look. Need to push the second year guys and rookies.
- OL depth. Doubt they’d go after a big name like Alex Mack, but they need some experienced depth in the middle of their line.
- Internally – Talib is #1 priority. Blount would be a nice to retain as well. I think Edelman only has about a 40% chance to return. Someone will pay him just a little more than the Pats will. Lowball Wendell and try to bring him back but replacing him would be ideal. Spikes walks.