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Patriots free agency: 6 available players Patriots should consider

By Connor Fulton

Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers (25) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 27, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Arizona Cardinals cornerback Jerraud Powers (25) returns a fumble for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second half at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals won 38-8. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patriots free agency Nate Washington
Dec 27, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Houston Texans receiver Nate Washington (85) celebrates after a touchdown reception during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. The Texans won 34-6. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Nate Washington

That the Patriots hosted Washington on a visit after the signing is noteworthy, and frankly, this writer would have no quibbles if Washington donned Patriot blue in 2016.

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Entering his 12th season out of Tiffin University, Washington has no shortage of experience; his career stat line reads 6,954 yards and 44 touchdowns on 458 receptions.

Despite his age of 32 last season, Washington racked up 47 catches for 658 yards and four touchdowns. Like Boldin, he’s not going to toast you with speed these days, but Washington is still a solid pass catcher, certainly a guy who could enjoy playing with Tom Brady in his final NFL seasons.

As noted by Mike Reiss, Washington is familiar with the Patriots’ way of doing things offensively:

"Because the Texans, coached by former New England offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, run a similar offensive system to the Patriots it adds a layer to the personnel evaluation that the team doesn’t always have."

It’s worth consideration.

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