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Why did the Patriots opt for receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster instead of Jakobi Meyers?

JuJu Smith-Schuster is ready to bring his good vibes to New England.

Less than a day after receiver Jakobi Meyers ran an out route to Las Vegas for a bag of money (and a reunion with former Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels), the Patriots secured Smith-Schuster’s services for similar riches: $33 million for three seasons.

The contract terms are not the only thing Meyers and Smith-Schuster have in common. Both are 26. Both are accomplished slot receivers who can dance outside the numbers on occasion to exploit favorable matchups. Both are consistent: If the ball is in their vicinity, they’ll catch it.