Two rivals of the New England Patriots acquired impactful veteran receivers with the NFL trade deadline quickly approaching. It’s fair to think neither Davante Adams (Jets) nor Amari Cooper (Bills) would have made sense for the rebuilding Patriots because while those players would’ve caught a few balls from rookie Drake Maye the next few months, they’re not on the same long-term timeline.
Adams and Cooper each went for what’s likely a third-round pick. Is that a price too expensive for New England? Maybe for those two wideouts, but if the Patriots really want to improve the situation around Maye they might have to part with a valuable asset.