The Patriots are expected to be using a 3-4/4-3 hybrid this year. Carter can be the 4-3 end in their 4-3 scheme, something they needed opposite Jermaine Cunningham. Carter had 11 sacks in 2009 before switching to a 3-4 last year in Washington where he really struggled. He’s 32 so he’s not getting any better, but he’s still a very nice buy low signing for the Patriots.

Grade: A