In December 2013, the New England Patriots got a firsthand look at Josh Gordon during one of the greatest stretches of performances by a wide receiver in NFL history.
Gordon, who the Patriots acquired in a trade this week with the Cleveland Browns, had just become the first NFL player ever to put up more than 200 receiving yards in two consecutive games. In a close Week 14 loss to the 10-3 Patriots, the then-22-year-old receiver led his team in both receiving and rushing yards. But there was one play that remains fresh in Matt Patricia’s mind.