Playing wide receiver in the NFL is hard enough. Playing wide receiver for the New England Patriots is even harder. The team is famed for its complex schemes and play calls, courtesy of coordinator and perennial head coaching candidate Josh McDaniels, who is the offensive yin to Bill Belichick’s defensive yang.
Some pass-catchers have the wherewithal to master the Patriots’ complicated playbook in time. Julian Edelman, Wes Welker, Randy Moss, Deion Branch… these are just some of the names that immediately come to mind. Others aren’t nearly as lucky or successful (we’re looking at you, Chad Ochocinco).