It's not a secret that we have to discuss behind closed doors. It's a generally accepted fact that the New England Patriots are awful at drafting wide receivers.
And it's pretty simple to understand why.
The Patriots run an incredibly complex offense that requires receivers to see the field as if they were inside the head of quarterback Tom Brady. Any wide receiver that is going to succeed will need to understand the nuances of the game and how to attack defensive coverages.
This style of offense requires receivers to run precise routes and to sit in the middle of the field against certain coverages.