The New England Patriots may not need another receiver for 2022, but they certainly should begin thinking about adding one to contribute in 2023.
New England can take the time to draft and develop a receiver or two this year. DeVante Parker, Nelson Agholor, Kendrick Bourne and Jakobi Meyers should comprise the top unit. New England could slow play a rookie, who might not need to take a starting role until 2023 when the team will have just Bourne and Parker on contract. So it’s a good year for the Patriots to potentially look for value all over the draft to support Mac Jones and the passing attack in the coming years.
I’ve based the availability of receivers on the Pro Football Focus mock draft simulator. Let’s dive in.