​It's no surprise that any recently-released free agent would have interest in joining the New England Patriots.





Yes, I too have interest in pasting the rest of the league and winning the Super Bowl.





But when the interest is mutual, that's a story.





And according to reports, the dots we've all been connecting have been busy connecting themselves this entire time.

And two, don’t rule out Brandon Marshall coming to New England. There’s some mutual interest there — Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 4, 2017

After a positively massive 1,500+ yard 2015 season, Marshall snagged just three TDs and compiled 788 receiving yards last year before begging for his release. But if you don't think the Patriots can find a way to maximize his value, you're kidding yourself.





The fact that the Ravens seem to be Marshall's presumed landing spot should do nothing but heighten New England's interest, too. But the team will think long and hard before importing Marshall AND bringing back Martellus Bennett in tandem. The two reportedly never really got along in Chicago.

Would be interesting if both of these signings happen. They did not get along well at all in Chicago pic.twitter.com/omQUU8UhYF — Ben Volin (@BenVolin) March 4, 2017

Consider the eyes emoji fully engaged.





We'll hope to have a definitive update on this mutual interest shortly.