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The New England Patriots had an offseason filled with numerous changes. After the Patriots hired Mike Vrabel to be their new head coach, there is more optimism in Foxboro. Still, there is work to do before the 2025 NFL season commences. As Week 1 gets closer, the Patriots trade rumors are running rampant, as general manager Eliot Wolf tries to pull off some last-minute deals.
New England currently has low odds to win the Super Bowl, according to FanDuel. At the moment, bettors and NFL prognosticators don’t have much faith in them doing much this season. Yet, there is still hope that this team will take the next step forward. With Vrabel now on board, the arrow could trend upward.
The Pats will always look to find ways to improve their roster. With the Buffalo Bills currently running the AFC East, New England still has to find a way to bridge the gap. Here is what the Patriots could do, and how it could help them as Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season approaches.
The Patriots were awful in numerous ways last season. Moreover, their pass catchers were bad. DeMario Douglas led the receivers with 66 catches for 621 yards and three touchdowns. Ultimately, that was not good enough as this team struggled to move the ball or the chains. Despite Drake Maye doing everything he could, it was simply not enough.
Aside from Douglas, Kayshon Boutte had 43 catches for 589 yards and three touchdowns. Alarmingly, neither of these receivers were able to amount to much. It was glaringly obvious that things needed to change, and the Pats went out and signed a receiver and drafted one.
The Patriots signed Stefon Diggs to a four-year, $69 million deal to lead their receiver room. Also, they drafted Kyle Williams in the third round to add even more depth. However, Diggs has still not fully recovered from his serious knee injury. In fact, Diggs might not play in Week 1, and that could leave New England with the same scenario as last season. Williams is also dealing with an injury.
The Pats are in a pickle and might need all the help they can get. Although Douglas and Boutte seem ready to play, this team is still in a major need of a receiver who can catch passes from Maye.
Terry McLaurin has been great in his time with the Washington Commanders. Last season, he had 82 receptions for 1,096 yards while also hauling in 13 touchdowns. Prior to that, he had 79 grabs for 1,002 yards and four scores in the 2023 season. McLaurin also hauled in 77 receptions for 1,191 yards and five touchdowns in the 2022 season. Overall, he has had five consecutive seasons with over 1,000 yards.
McLaurin is the ultimate top receiver. Amazingly, he has been incredibly...
