The Facts: McCarron may finally have an offer, even if it’s not the one many thought he might find this week. According to Kirk Minihane of WEEI, the Patriots have made a contract offer to the Bengals backup.

Diehards Line: According to PFT, it’s unclear if that offer is substantial or a fishing expedition, but it’s interesting that they want to find a certain grade of backup to 40-year-old Tom Brady. After trading away Jacoby Brissett and Jimmy Garoppolo last year, the Patriots signed Brian Hoyer to a three-year deal to stand behind Brady because he knew what to do. McCarron would offer a younger option with some upside.