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Why can’t the Patriots find – or keep – a strong outside receiver?

The New England Patriots‘ dynasty has been defined by excellence at a multitude of positions.

The head coach is widely considered the greatest of all time. The starting quarterback is also routinely referred to as the G.O.A.T. If Rob Gronkowski isn’t similarly viewed as the greatest ever among tight ends, he unequivocally belongs in the conversation at least.

Yet for all its storied arsenal of Hall of Fame-caliber weapons and playmakers, wide receiver has not been one of them for New England.

Sure, there have been some notable exceptions throughout the last two decades of dominance.