Patriots wanted to snatch QB David Fales from CHI PS

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Maybe the Pats are preparing for the possibility that the Buffalo game is a meaningless game (the Pats lock up HFA the week before if the Pats win the next two and the Broncos lose one of the next two) and resting Brady that game. If so, they will need a back up for Jimmy G if he gets hurt.

If they are planning that, they probably don't want to sign someone off the street or another practice squad that week. They would want them to learn a little about the offense before the game.

Even if they planned that, Brady could be active as the backup.

Edit: Oswlek made the same point first.