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Sunday NFL Thoughts: Patriots wide receivers and injury history

1. As New England Patriots 4th year wide receiver Aaron Dobson fights for roster bubble consideration, we have to point out that the San Diego Chargers just signed wide receiver Keenan Allen to a 4-year extension, valued at $45 million base, with up to $49 million if all incentives are reached.

Dobson was the Patriots pick at 59th overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. The Chargers selected Allen 76th overall in 2013. Just imagine if the Patriots switched those picks. Hopefully Dobson can have a nice rebound season, if he remains with the Patriots.

2. Speaking of receivers, the Patriots cut ties with wide receiver Wes Welker prior to the 2013 season with Dobson in favor of Danny Amendola and Julian Edelman.