Welcome to our second installment in a 12-part series in which we are forecasting the 2016 production of each of the New England Patriots’ offseason veteran additions. Yesterday, we forecasted Chris Hogan. Today, it’s Nate Washington.
The skinny: After missing out on top targets Rishard Matthews, Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu, the Patriots settled on Hogan. But they weren’t done adding wideout depth, tabbing 12-year veteran Washington. Judging by the details of his bargain-basement contract, Washington will be straddling the roster bubble come training camp.
Pessimistic forecast: During a training camp in which he turns 33 years old, Washington’s quickness isn’t what it used to be and he gets overtaken by a slew of younger pass catchers.