The New England Patriots entered the offseason with a dire want at wide receiver, they usually addressed it by including veterans Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins in free company whereas additionally choosing Kyle Williams within the third spherical of the NFL Draft.
The issue, although, is that the Patriots nonetheless might not have a real No. 1 choice, as Diggs is recovering from a torn ACL and the remainder of their solid incorporates vastly unproven commodities or auxiliary items.
Nonetheless, an intriguing commerce choice could also be opening up for New England, as Terry McLaurin could also be at odds with the Washington Commanders over his lack of a brand new contract.
McLaurin is getting into the ultimate yr of his deal and has apparently been negotiating an extension with the Commanders since late March, however nothing has come of it simply but.
Properly, Bleacher Report’s Kristopher Knox has concocted a commerce thought for the Pats, proposing that they ship tight finish Austin Hooper and a second-round decide to Washington in change for the two-time Professional Bowl receiver.
“McLaurin, in the meantime, confirmed final season that he could be a great asset for a younger, creating quarterback,” Knox wrote. “He did not have the perfect statistical season of his profession when paired with [Jayden] Daniels, however the two had been an extremely environment friendly duo—McLaurin supplied a quarterback score of 133.0 when focused.”
McLaurin would definitely characterize one heck of a goal for Drake Maye, who was largely bereft of weapons final season. Issues are nonetheless a bit dicey in that regard heading into 2025, however swinging a commerce for McLaurin would shortly remedy that.
The catch, nonetheless, is that McLaurin turns 30 years outdated in September and goes to command a profitable contract. Would the Patriots be prepared at hand massive cash to an growing older extensive out?
