Part of what will make Kendrick Bourne’s absence difficult for the Patriots is the energy and the “juice” that he brought to the offense, offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien said Tuesday.
Bourne was New England’s most consistent receiver this season, leading the team in targets, catches, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Through eight games, his numbers in those categories are comparable to — and in some cases better than — the ones he put up in 16 games last season.
On Sunday, an ACL tear brought Bourne’s season to an abrupt end.