"I feel like I let some people down, including myself," Taylor said a few minutes ago. "But I’ve got another chance, another opportunity to prove myself."

Taylor, who turned 34 on Jan. 27, assumes he will return to the Patriots to finish out his two-year contract. Any running back with 12 years of experience and 11,540 yards on his tires is a candidate for retirement. Taylor said he is definitely coming back next year.

"I signed a two-year deal," Taylor said. "In my mind, I would like to finish it. I haven’t really spoke to anyone regarding what’s going to happen, but we’ll see soon, I think.

"I’m not going to do Brett Favre to myself. I love Brett. Don’t get me wrong. But when I’m ready to go, I’m out."

Taylor wants to not just come back, but also to compete for the featured role in the backfield.

"I’m not just going back to sit," Taylor said. "I can do that down here."