When the Patriots selected Ja’Lynn Polk in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington wideout was tabbed as a high-floor, safe option for a Patriots team looking to surround Drake Maye with some weapons.
Even if Polk wasn’t as dynamic out of the slot as Ladd McConkey, the Washington wideout was viewed as a dependable pass-catcher who would be far from a liability on a roster.
Of course, the exact opposite has played out for Polk in a lost rookie season.
After impressing during training camp while forging chemistry with Maye, Polk has struggled to find any semblance of traction in Foxborough.