I think it's safe to say that Belichick the GM is not going to tank a season after only 4 games, and it's also highly unlikely the Krafts would let him do so anyway. These guys are hardwired to avoid tanking. Since it's not possible to predict the future, it's fair to say that neither BB nor the Krafts want the season to conclude at 8-9 with a depleted secondary giving away the final game of the season.
Given that the cost is so low, and the significant injuries to Marcus Jones, Jack Jones, and Gonzalez, this move is easily a no-brainer.
Given that the cost is so low, and the significant injuries to Marcus Jones, Jack Jones, and Gonzalez, this move is easily a no-brainer.