The New England Patriots will remain without A.J. Brown for a while. And even though Mike Vrabel claimed Kayshon Boutte probably would've been inactive without the trade, the fact remains that the New England Patriots could use some help at wide receiver.
Of course, that doesn't mean they should make a move just for the sake of it; they need help, but they shouldn't be desperate. But if the right player is available at a reasonable price, the Patriots should definitely be intrigued.
That's why, with all the noise around Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr., the Patriots should keep tabs on everything happening in the desert. If anything, his last performance may have sealed his fate in Arizona.
The Patriots should be all over Marvin Harrison Jr. if he's available
Facing endless scrutiny and backlash, the former No. 4 pick responded by hauling in one reception on four targets for 12 yards and one touchdown. He looks zoomed out, and a change of scenery might be just what he needs.
Despite his privileged gene pool, strong pedigree, and high draft selection, the Cardinals might be willing to part ways with him for a late Day 2 or early Day 3 pick. He's become a distraction for a team that has more than enough on its plate.
That price makes perfect sense for someone who looked like the next big superstar in a long list of Ohio State talented wide receivers not so long ago. Mike Vrabel's tough love and the Patriots' winning standard might be what the doctor ordered to get back on track.
Harrison would get to learn from a true alpha like A.J. Brown and go against the likes of Christian Gonzalez in practice. Iron sharpens iron, and getting the chance to play winning football for a change might give him the motivation boost he so clearly needs.
The Cardinals don't seem motivated to get him going, either. Mike LaFleur's team is running the passing game through Michael Wilson and Trey McBride, and their less-than-ideal quarterback situation hasn't helped.
Through four games, Harrison has five receptions on 13 targets for 85 yards and one touchdown, averaging a pedestrian 21.3 yards per game. However, he's the same player who had 885 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a rookie.
It's way too early to give up on a player as talented as he is. Maybe he hasn't done himself any favors with his careless attitude and, apparently, lazy route running. He just needs a couple of weeks in Foxborough to clean that up, and at that price, not going after him should be a fireable offense.
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