Try? Maybe pretty good. Chances Talib takes what they offer instead of hitting the open market after being at least a quarter of the way to the best season of his career? Doubtful.
They could always franchise him so no need to panic yet, but believe me, all of Patriots Planet is on the same page on this one. This is the first elite man corner we’ve had since Law and the proof is in the pudding for what he brings to the party and how much better the Pats defense is because of him. They cannot let him walk and go back to square one trying to find cornerbacks who are, you know, good.
I think McCourty is the next extension priority, and I think he seems like the kind of guy who would take the 75% deal the Pats would offer.