By: Kevin<\/p>

Looking at the Patriots depth chart at cornerback, you could actually make the argument that if they were to stand pat and not do anything in free agency or the draft they actually would not be in that bad of a situation. That\u2019s even with their top cornerback Jonathan Jones<\/strong> and utility defensive back Myles Bryant<\/strong> heading to free agency. With the Jones boys and Jalen Mills<\/strong> they would actually be okay if they had to play tomorrow where Jack Jones<\/strong> and Mills would be on the outside and Marcus Jones<\/strong> in the slot.<\/p>

Even though this is not a glaring need, do not be surprised if the Patriots were to either spend big in free agency or drafted another corner in the top 3 rounds of the draft. As we discussed previously in our 5 Step Plan to Bring the Patriots back into Contention<\/a>, the Patriots defense has always been its best when they\u2019ve had a lockdown corner i.e. Ty Law<\/strong>, Asante Samuel<\/strong>, Aqib Talib<\/strong>, Darrell Revis<\/strong>, and Stephon Gilmore<\/strong>. Also, looking back on last year the defense was exposed when playing any of the top offenses in the league by not having a cornerback that could match up with the top WRs across the league.<\/p>

With the Patriots having not shied away from paying at that position with Revis and Gilmore being the latest examples, it is highly probably they may pay again if they see the right talent at the position. With free agency looming, here is a look at 5 available cornerbacks who the Patriots may target.<\/p>

1. Jamel Dean (Buccaneers)<\/h2>