The Patriots have been negotiating with Talib’s people, but they don’t like to shell out big bucks to veterans with long injury histories and lingering character concerns. During this weekend’s speed-dating period, Talib’s name started popping up in the usual places. You see, this is Old Patriots thinking at work. The New Patriots reality is that they need a Pro Bowl caliber cornerback, in his prime, right now, even if they have to spend a little more than they would like to keep him.