Patriots cornerback Logan Ryan would love to have the scoop on Aqib Talib’s future.

Of late, Ryan can’t go anywhere without people looking for the lowdown on the team’s shutdown corner, who has been listening to pitches from suitors during the legal tampering period of free agency.

Will Talib remain in Foxboro, ultimately re-signing with the Patriots? Or, will he hit the road and sign with another team?

Ryan, who could ascend into a starting job if Talib exits and another top-tier corner isn’t signed, said he gets his free agent updates the usual way.

“I see what everyone else sees. That’s about it. People try to ask me for inside information and I watch ‘SportsCenter’ like everyone else,” Ryan said yesterday during a break from his appearance at Tufts University, where he was reading to elementary school students from Medford and Somerville.

According to the latest rumors, the Redskins are showing the most interest in Talib.

“Aqib’s a great guy,” he said. “He’s a great player. I’ve learned a lot from him. I would love to play with him more. But I also wish the best for him and his family and the decision he has to make, and the decision the Patriots have to make.”

After a rookie season with a team-high five interceptions, Ryan is looking to move up the depth chart, whether Talib returns or not. Ryan said he was “excited” about the season ahead.

“The Patriots are always about getting the best players on the field. I think that starts in the offseason,” Ryan said. “I’m trying to have the best offseason I’ve had. When it comes time to run up the depth chart, hopefully, I’ll be ready.”

The Rutgers product, who was selected in the third round of the 2013 NFL draft, said he has begun training in town and already has “cranked up” his workouts.

“Last year, it was a long year coming from college season, the (scouting) combine, then getting drafted. You were kind of wide-eyed,” he said. “Now, I know what to expect. I’m just trying to get bigger, faster, stronger, and have a good sophomore campaign.”

Ryan said he learned a lot from the experience, and will use it toward being better in 2014.

“Any time you do something your second or third time, you’re going to be a lot more successful at it,” he said. “I understand it’s a long year. So, I want to pace myself. At the same time, I want to get off to a good start and have a lot of fun.”

Along with the grind, Ryan got a pretty good idea of what it takes to go the distance and win the big one. The Patriots fell short, losing to the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.

“It’s hard to win championships in professional sports. Thirty-one teams went home unhappy last year. We made it pretty far, but not as far as we wanted to. We have the same goal this year. Get back to the Super Bowl and win a championship.”

Ryan will be back at his alma mater Wednesday, when Rutgers hosts its pro day for its draft prospects. Asked if he would be scouting for the Pats, he smiled.

“I’m excited. They’ll have me on set,” he said. “I’ll have my sports cap on. I’ll be analyzing for the Patriots.”

Ryan said he’s definitely bought into doing community work, something Pats owner Robert Kraft emphasizes. Yesterday’s charitable endeavor was part of Tufts’ “Read by the River” event.

“I’m here to give back, and encourage kids to read at a young age,” Ryan said. “It helped me along the way. It helps me pick up the playbook today. Any opportunity you have to give back to kids.”