Kopy 559 Posted February 15 For a 12 team, ppr, dynasty league. What are everyone's thoughts on the Patriots wide receivers? They obviously need a true #1 alpha. But what about what they already have. Any promise or excitement? Anyone you're gonna go to bat for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,149 Posted February 15 I don’t see a true wr2 currently on the pats l much less a wr1. A leap of faith of you need to take one has a wr4-5. But not currently do I see worthy of drafting in a redraft league, but in a keeper, if you need a 4-5 Douglas. But i would pass. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan 149 Posted February 15 I really expected more from Boutte. He was fairly dominant at LSU. 2024 was basically his rookie season after being suspended, so he could still emerge. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ICEMAN 41 Posted February 16 I would stay away from the Pats WR room for the time being. If I had to pick a WR at gunpoint, it would be Pop Douglas. Boutte could turn into something, but Bourne is probably gone. He looks spent last season and has definitely lost a step (which is all it takes in the NFL). I would expect the Pats to add via FA and in the draft as well. ICEMAN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 739 Posted February 17 3 hours ago, ICEMAN said: I would stay away from the Pats WR room for the time being. If I had to pick a WR at gunpoint, it would be Pop Douglas. Boutte could turn into something, but Bourne is probably gone. He looks spent last season and has definitely lost a step (which is all it takes in the NFL). I would expect the Pats to add via FA and in the draft as well. ICEMAN I agree. if any WR on this roster is worth anything it is likely Douglas. hes probably a WR2 but wont put up WR2 numbers until they get a true WR1. Right now I think hes getting the other teams best corner and hes not able to put up the numbers he should because of this. if he has a true WR1 on the roster who takes the other teams top cover guy, I could see him topping out at 8-900 yards a season. Admittedly it could be 2 years down the road until we see this(possibly 3) so I wouldnt get too excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JagFan 149 Posted February 17 14 hours ago, Ray_T said: I agree. if any WR on this roster is worth anything it is likely Douglas. hes probably a WR2 but wont put up WR2 numbers until they get a true WR1. Right now I think hes getting the other teams best corner and hes not able to put up the numbers he should because of this. if he has a true WR1 on the roster who takes the other teams top cover guy, I could see him topping out at 8-900 yards a season. Admittedly it could be 2 years down the road until we see this(possibly 3) so I wouldnt get too excited. Wouldn’t that make said true #1 WR the answer to the OPs question then? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,149 Posted February 17 Patriots do not own a true wr1 currently, they might during this offseason, but right now Douglas would be the best on the bunch in ff, but he’s not much more than a wr4-5 in ff. Now that’s the answer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DocNiner 67 Posted February 18 Yeah, I don't really trust the receivers they have currently on the team. They have the cap space to really make a serious offer for TEE HIGGINS. They for sure need a receiver that's going to help.Drake Mayes development. They have 4 picks in the first 77 picks in the draft. Maybe they could move back up into the first to grab one of the rookie WRs. Probably would have to offer too much for McMillan so they could stand pat and grab one early.2nd round. But they MUST get a receiver that Maye can rely on or they may not win a lot of games. Maye is no doubt talented so.it would be a shame to waste.that and not get him help offensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 739 Posted February 19 On 2/17/2025 at 12:27 PM, weepaws said: Patriots do not own a true wr1 currently, they might during this offseason, but right now Douglas would be the best on the bunch in ff, but he’s not much more than a wr4-5 in ff. Now that’s the answer no. and if they draft someone (even in round 1) it is likely at least a year and probably 2 years until that player becomes what I would consider to be a true WR1. and that would be IF he actually becomes one. Not all WR drafted in round 1 become a WR1. When they do, it is rarely on day 1 that they are one. usually it takes a year, sometimes 2 or 3 years to get to that point. So drafting someone likely isnt an immediate solution to the problem but it is usually the cheaper way to do it. Acquiring one via trade usually means a lot of cost in terms of money and/or draft capital to acquire. even looking at this years draft class (which was considered to be the best WR class in a long time) I dont know that anyone in this class was a true WR1 on day one. but Nabers, Thomas, and McConkey likely got there by mid season and should be considered WR1 going forward. I suspect Marvin Harrison Jr. will be one in short order. but keep in mind most NFL draft classes at this position are not anywhere close to being as stacked as this class was. most years you are lucky to get one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polecatt 474 Posted February 19 There's nobody that really stands out as a must have WR on the Patriots. If you want to take a flier on somebody though, it would be JaLynn Polk. What I would do is keep a close eye on their summer practices and camp, preseason, etc. reports, they have a promising young QB who is likely to develop chemistry with one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RareN64Dream 21 Posted February 19 I was a little surprised DeVante Parker retired (Around 2024); he was doing pretty well and making some highlight plays for Patriots. I guess, he wanted to spend more time with family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 739 Posted February 20 11 hours ago, RareN64Dream said: I was a little surprised DeVante Parker retired (Around 2024); he was doing pretty well and making some highlight plays for Patriots. I guess, he wanted to spend more time with family. yeah me too. but something was wrong with that guy. super talented but barely scratched the surface in terms of living up to that talent. of course playing on bad teams could be the answer. but I suspect there is something else there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weepaws 3,149 Posted February 20 If I recall correctly, Parker had a problem with authority, His coaches, wasn’t a good practice player, loads of talent when he was drafted, but headcase. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray_T 739 Posted February 21 On 2/19/2025 at 10:32 PM, weepaws said: If I recall correctly, Parker had a problem with authority, His coaches, wasn’t a good practice player, loads of talent when he was drafted, but headcase. sadly there are a ton of unsuccessful people with talent. and getting along with coaches and teammates is also important but usually doesnt prevent someone from succeeding (there are rare exceptions) in my experience, talent is only a part of the equation. ( To be elite at the highest levels, you also need a love for the game and a competitive drive. if you dont have those, you will never be more than a Meh player. the best player in the game is not always the most talented guy on the field. sometimes its the player who refuses to lose and raises his game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,896 Posted February 25 On 2/15/2025 at 11:24 AM, Kopy said: What are everyone's thoughts on the Patriots wide receivers? They don't have any. I feel like they have to take a shot on Tet or Burden Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
listen2me 23 1,825 Posted February 25 2 hours ago, League Champion said: They don't have any. I feel like they have to take a shot on Tet or Burden Their OL I believe is trash. Maye did quite well getting the ball out with no time as a rookie. I would draft BPA, preferably an OT, maybe after a move back. Then double dip WR in the 2nd and 3rd or something. This is one of those drafts that is deep rather than star heavy. The value being day 2. Lots of interesting day 2 and day 3 WRs. If I am picking a WR at 5, he better be in the mold of a AJ Green, Jamar Chase, Julio Jones. And Tet is not that type of prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
League Champion 1,896 Posted February 25 27 minutes ago, listen2me 23 said: Their OL I believe is trash. Maye did quite well getting the ball out with no time as a rookie. I would draft BPA, preferably an OT, maybe after a move back. Then double dip WR in the 2nd and 3rd or something. This is one of those drafts that is deep rather than star heavy. The value being day 2. Lots of interesting day 2 and day 3 WRs. If I am picking a WR at 5, he better be in the mold of a AJ Green, Jamar Chase, Julio Jones. And Tet is not that type of prospect. I wouldn't be shocked if they traded back. They need help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
