Doug Flutie hasn?t had any dialogue with the Patriots yet regarding a return to the team, although one team official said he felt it was likely the 43-year-old quarterback will be asked back. Flutie backed up Tom Brady this season, with Matt Cassel the third quarterback. Flutie?s contract for $750,000 would count for $425,000 against the salary cap. ?If the opportunity is there, I think he?ll be back,? Flutie?s agent, Kristen Kuliga, said. If Flutie doesn?t re-sign with the Patriots, he will retire and prepare for a broadcasting career.