Welcome to another edition of Musket Fire’s Remembering the Patriot series in which the writer draws a random 21st century New England Patriots player from memory and remembers his contributions to the franchise. This morning, we’re taking a look back at the career of former Patriots wide receiver David Patten.
Before coming to the Patriots in 2001 free agency, Patten spent three years with the New York Giants, playing primarily as a kick returner for the G-Men. The Cleveland Browns swooped in and signed Patten for the 2000 season; he caught 38 passes for 546 yards and a score that season, proving to the NFL that he can be used in set offense.