Tag: Kendrick Bourne

Patriots WR’s bold reaction to Rams putting Cooper Kupp on trade block

Kendrick Bourne would bet his money on Cooper Kupp, if he were a GM

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne strongly reacted to the Los Angeles Rams putting star wide receiver Cooper Kupp on the trade block.

“I ain’t no GM or nothing, but I can promise anyone this money is gonna be worth it,” Bourne posted in regards to Kupp being on the trade market.

Bourne and Kupp have a lengthy history together, dating all the way back to their time as teammates at Eastern Washington University. The pair formed a dynamic duo for the program and led the team to a 12-2 record. This included an 8-0 record in Big Sky Conference play.

The opportunity could be there for the two receivers to reconnect once again. Patriots Wire’s Jordy McElroy floated potential trade possibilities with the Patriots needing a playmaking wide receiver, and Kupp’s name was on that list.

It would be quite the reunion between Kupp and Bourne if the Patriots made a move. More importantly, it would boost the team in the passing game.

It’s important to note that the Rams might also be willing to take on some of Kupp’s salary to help get a deal done. Time will tell what happens on the trade front, but it’s clear Bourne would love to have another playmaker in the fold for the Patriots.

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Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne makes pitch to Super Bowl MVP

Kendrick Bourne is pitching for Cooper Kupp to join the Patriots

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne put on his recruiting hat on Tuesday, as he tweeted at Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp to come to the Patriots.

The former Super Bowl MVP is coming off a season that saw him record 67 catches for 710 yards and six touchdowns. There’s a connection between Bourne and Kupp with the two forming a two-headed monster at Eastern Washington University.

Bourne was a complementary receiver to Kupp, catching 204 passes for 3,013 yards and 25 touchdowns in his three seasons with the program. They reached the national semifinals in 2016 and finished with only two losses.

Could a reunion be on the way? Bourne had an enticing offer for his former teammate.

The Patriots will have a lot of work to do in free agency. It’s possible that Kupp could be on the radar, as the organization looks for continued receiving threats.

He is currently under contract with the Rams, but he could be on the trade block in the offseason.

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Kendrick Bourne’s two-word reaction to Patriots hiring Josh McDaniels

Kendrick Bourne had a career-season under Josh McDaniels

Veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne is excited to have Josh McDaniels back in the fold as the New England Patriots’ offensive coordinator.

Bourne had a career-year with McDaniels calling the offensive plays in 2021. He recorded 70 receptions for 800 yards and five touchdowns that season with Mac Jones at quarterback. The Patriots made the playoffs that season, and Jones earned a Pro Bowl nod as a rookie.

McDaniels will be working with another young quarterback in Drake Maye in his third stint with the team. Bourne played a big part in Jones’ standout season, and he’ll try to do the same for Maye in 2025. He was clearly excited when hearing the news on McDaniels’ return to New England.

There’s hope for the Patriots offensively with Maye at quarterback. However, coaching will be equally as important as surrounding Maye with the necessary talent to be successful.

Patriots fans are hoping they can replicate their previous offensive success with McDaniels back in the fold.

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Patriots WR already recruiting Cooper Kupp amid uncertain future with Rams

Cooper Kupp’s future with the Rams is uncertain but one Patriots wide receiver would love to see him in New England

The offseason just began for the Los Angeles Rams after losing in the divisional round of the playoffs but conversations about whether Cooper Kupp will remain with the team have already begun. The star receiver commented on his uncertain future this week, saying he’ll “definitely” be playing somewhere next season, but he’s not sure if it’ll be with the Rams.

As much as he’d love to remain in Los Angeles, he knows the NFL is a business and there are things that are out of his control.

One fellow wide receiver caught wind of his comments and has already started recruiting him to New England. Patriots veteran Kendrick Bourne posted a funny message on social media telling Kupp that he can have “all the targets” in New England.

Kupp still has two years left on his contract so it’s very possible he’ll remain with the Rams for at least another season. However, with a cap hit of about $30 million, it’s unlikely to be at that price.

He’s coming off arguably his worst season since 2017, catching just 5.6 passes per game for an average of 59.2 yards per game. Those aren’t the numbers we’ve come to expect from the former triple-crown winner, but at this stage of his career, that might be the receiver he is now.

Fan pulls hilarious Mike Vrabel call-in prank on Patriots veteran WR

Kendrick Bourne got a surprising call-in from Mike Vrabel only to find out it wasn’t really Mike Vrabel

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne didn’t get catfished like Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, but he was the recipient of a hilarious prank on his TikTok live.

Coach Mike Vrabel popped up on Bourne’s screen while he was chatting with fans. Initially, it seemed as if the newly-hired Patriots head coach was randomly calling in and joining in on the fun with one of his players.

However, it quickly became apparent it wasn’t Vrabel on the line once the person started to talk.

“Oh nah, that don’t sound like Mike Vrabel, bro,” said Bourne.

The Vrabel imposter responded, “What you talking about? We’re going to the Super Bowl.”

It made for a hilarious social media moment for Bourne and fans.

Here’s hoping the real Vrabel can deliver on fake Vrabel’s Super Bowl comment at some point. It will be a long journey to get there with him captaining the ship for a Patriots team that has finished 4-13 in the last two seasons.

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Kendrick Bourne makes pitch for star WR to sign with Patriots in 2025

Kendrick Bourne made a pitch for Tee Higgins to join the Patriots

Veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne made a pitch for soon-to-be free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins to sign with the New England Patriots. He stated his case in a TikTok Live video.

Higgins has been a major part of the Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers room ever since his arrival to the league in 2020. He has recorded 58 catches for 727 yards and seven touchdowns this season.

The former Clemson star has still managed to stand out despite playing opposite one of the league’s best receivers, Ja’Marr Chase. Some believe he has the talent to be a No. 1 receiver for a different team.

“Aye Tee Higgins, if you out there…come to the Pats, bro. It ain’t what it seems, bro,” said Bourne. “It’s going to be lit. Drake Maye and Tee Higgins, touchdown. Look how good that sounds.”

Higgins would be an instant upgrade to the Patriots’ wide receiver room. The organization has needed a top receiver for quite some time, and he would certainly fit the bill.

The Patriots are expected to have the most salary cap space heading into the 2025 offseason. They’ll have plenty of money to spend if they want to make the move.

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Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne takes blame for failed play

Kendrick Bourne takes responsibility for failed play

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne owned up to a failed play in the Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.

A film breakdown from CLNS’s Taylor Kyles showed wideout Demario Douglas targeted with a pass on a potential 3rd-and-19 conversion. Bourne was supposed to make a block on the play, but he ended up missing his assignment. As a result, Douglas was not able to get upfield enough to convert on the play.

Bourne responded to Kyles’ breakdown on X and took full responsibility for what happened.

“Facts, this is bad ball by me,” Bourne posted.

Bourne has been one of the few bright spots on offense. The veteran wideout could be a major piece of the puzzle moving forward, as the offense continues its search for a new identity ahead of the 2025 offseason.

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Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne makes bold Drake Maye offseason prediction

Kendrick Bourne believes Drake Maye will attract future free agents

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne sees a light at the end of the tunnel with Drake Maye, following Sunday’s 34-15 loss to the Miami Dolphins.

He believes the rookie quarterback will be a major attraction for free agents in the 2025 offseason.

Maye still managed to have a decent performance in an overall poor offensive showing for the Patriots at Miami. He went 22-of-37 passing for 222 yards, one touchdown and one interception.

However, that game was only a footnote of what has been a strong season for the rookie quarterback up to this point.

His teammates have noticed his play, including Bourne, who believes the quarterback’s performance could bode well for the team’s future.

“He’s putting the league on notice,” said Bourne, via NBC Sports Boston’s Phil A. Perry

The Patriots will have a prime opportunity to make a splash in free agency. They now have their franchise quarterback and the most projected cap space in the NFL for the 2025 season with over $139 million.

The front office is in a great spot to make moves and put the team in a much better position for the future.

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Patriots veteran wide receiver sees progress in the ongoing rebuild

Kendrick Bourne believes the Patriots are making progress

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is seeing progress in the midst of a difficult season for the Patriots organization.

The wide receiver was brought to New England in March 2021. He has quickly become a reliable veteran in a Patriots receivers room that has not had a ton of consistency over the past couple of years. He was rewarded for his efforts, signing a three-year $19.5 million contract extension this past offseason.

The wide receiver has gone through the gauntlet over the past couple of months, as he is working his way back from an ACL injury from over a year ago. He has had an up-and-down year, including being benched at one point to get the younger players more playing time.

Nevertheless, he enjoys New England and sees progress in the future.

“I love this place. I have a real soft spot for New England… I think we’re better than where we were at at the beginning of the year,” said Bourne, via CLNS’ Mike Kadlick.

Bourne has become more than just a productive wide receiver. He has also been a stabilizing veteran force in a locker room that has undergone a ton of change.

It is fair to say that he is the kind of player/personality teams would want on their roster during a rebuild.

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WATCH: Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne snags Drake Maye touchdown pass

Drake Maye and Kendrick Bourne got the scoring going early

The New England Patriots scored the first touchdown of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.

Rookie quarterback Drake Maye connected with veteran wide receiver Kendrick Bourne for the score. The touchdown ended a seven-play, 77-yard drive that took 2:34 off the clock. It was Bourne’s first touchdown of the season, and it came a week after he was benched.

It was Maye’s eighth touchdown pass of the year on a day that saw him start off passing 7-of-9 through the air.

Maye has looked more in control of the offense each week he’s been under center. On this drive in particular, he did a great job of utilizing the few receiving weapons available to him, and it culminated into a touchdown reception for Bourne.

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