But do the Patriots represent the kind of 'contender' Beckham is evidently keen to join? And would a strong running game behind Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson offer Beckham the focal-point touches he desires? Wigan have prop Oliver Partington back from suspension and second row John Bateman returns after missing the defeat at Hull KR through illness. However, hooker Sam Powell is out with a head knock so Amir Bourouh is set to deputise. New Orleans had been in the hunt for help out wide prior to the NFL's trade deadline on Tuesday, November 2 but were unable to strike a deal. The availability of Beckham at a relatively low price looks impossible to ignore for Sean Payton, who has as good a chance as any coach in the league of unearthing the best out of the 2014 Rookie of the Year. "We're aware of what's going on and we've been involved to understand it and compete, to know what's happening," Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told reporters when asked about Beckham. "We'll let you know as it all happens. I've got to wait. So, I didn't say yes or I didn't say no. That's because… you'll see."