Kendrick Bourne’s candid thoughts on a “rough” two years with the Patriots: In 2021, Kendrick Bourne — who signed with the Patriots in the prior offseason to help shore up the wide receiver position — had the best year of his career.
Bourne hauled in 55 passes for 800 yards and caught five touchdowns. With Mac Jones coming off a Pro Bowl season in his rookie year, it appeared that the duo might flourish together in New England.
Yet the ensuing years have brought disappointment for both Bourne and Jones. Bourne was inexplicably moved down the depth chart ahead of the 2022 season by then-offensive assistant Matt Patricia (who replaced Josh McDaniels as the Patriots’ offensive play caller).