When Bradley Fletcher signed with the New England Patriots this offseason, Philadelphia Eagles fans weren’t exactly heartbroken. Similarly, Patriots fans saw Fletcher as a huge downgrade from the previous owner of the No. 24 jersey. But here’s the thing: Fletcher is a much better player than you think.
There is no doubt that Fletcher had some rough games in 2014. Very rough. In Week 15 against Dez Bryant, Fletcher was responsible for surrendering three touchdowns on five targets. The following week, DeSean Jackson blew by Fletcher on several occasions, which resulted in him being benched before the game was over.