We would like to think they’d be interested in keeping him on a long-term basis, but it takes two to dance.” Poston said he’s made initial contact with the Patriots to see what the team’s plans are with Carter. “I would have been surprised if they said they weren’t interested. They said they were interested, but it’s a little early [to talk about a contract],” he relayed. Carter, who was one of the team’s best free-agent signings last year, sustained the season-ending quad injury Dec. 18 in Denver. “He’s in good shape, ahead on his rehab,” Poston said. “It’s not the kind of injury like a lower back or knee, where he’s not going to be able to come back 100 percent. In fact, he might be even be stronger.