Months ago, the New England Patriots traded a wide receiver because they had too many guys at the position. Nine weeks later, and just hours before the November 10 trade deadline, they might be right back in the market, this time as buyers.
The Patriots' underwhelming, banged-up wide receiver room could use help, and the tough loss to the Green Bay Packers made that even more obvious. As such, they should keep an eye on what's going on in Florida.clearer
With Adam Schefter reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars are finally listening to offers for Brian Thomas Jr., it might be time the Patriots roll the dice on the out-of-favor first-round pick before someone else gets him.
The New England Patriots must try their fortune with Brian Thomas Jr.
It's hard to know what to make of Brian Thomas Jr. On the one hand, he took the league by storm and looked like a superstar in the making two years ago. On the other hand, his production has nosedived since Liam Coen arrived.
The Patriots undeniably need weapons. Only three wide receivers had at least three catches on Sunday, and only one had more than 50 receiving yards. That's not good enough to win consistently in this league.
Thomas has shown flashes of elite play in the past. He's physical, and he was the ultimate weapon when he first entered the league. Unfortunately, he's also struggled with drops and mental errors, but maybe he just needs a change of scenery to get out of his own head.
The Jaguars seem done with him. They've thrown in the towel, turning to slot specialist Parker Washington as their big-play threat, while Trevor Lawrence spreads the wealth among all of their pass catchers.
He'd probably be the first to welcome a move elsewhere, and while the past couple of years haven't been impressive, his college and rookie-season tape is enticing enough to make the gamble. Also, the Patriots can always move on if things don't work out.
On paper, the Pats have a well-rounded and balanced wide receiver room, but paper doesn't win football games. A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs are hurt, Mack Hollins has been a non-factor, and everyone else hasn't been given consistent opportunities to step up. Maybe they just need another guy.
While this isn't the only area of need for the roster, the Patriots must do something to make Drake Maye's life easier. This is the type of low-risk/high-reward move that could give this team a playmaker for years to come. It's impossible to believe he just forgot how to play football all of a sudden.
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