The Facts: The New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills are the top landing spots for Taylor and he is expected to visit both teams this week.

Diehards Line:Taylor was released by Jacksonville on Monday. ... As Journal staffer Shalise Manza Young notes, the Patriots have had success reviving or extending the careers of veteran backs, from Antowain Smith to Corey Dillon to Sammy Morris and LaMont Jordan. Currently the Pats have Morris, Jordan, Laurence Maroney and BenJarvus Green-Ellis on the roster, but Jordan becomes a free agent next week and may not return. Maroney is rehabbing a shoulder injury that had him on the shelf for much of last season. ... Meanwhile, With Marshawn Lynch's status in some question, it's worth noting Taylor has a relationship with Bills' HC Dick Jauron, who was on the Jags coaching staff when Taylor was drafted in 1998.