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Patriots Mailbag: Exploring WR and OT solutions to help Drake Maye originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Drake Maye mania has taken hold in New England after the rookie’s three-touchdown day against the Texans. But the reality is that the Patriots are 1-5 and have a long way to go before they’re a competitive football team.
How do they get there? We fielded plenty of personnel-related questions in this week’s Mailbag. Let’s get to answering them…
Thanks for all the analysis Phil
What are your thoughts on Javon Baker’s trajectory right now.
Do you think there’s a chance we see him in the mix anytime soon, or is it a long road ahead? What are you seeing in practice, hearing from the building, etc.
Thanks in advance.
— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) October 16, 2024
I can tell you the coaching staff still has plenty of belief in Javon Baker’s talent. But he was scratched last weekend against the Texans, and until his practice performance reaches a different level, those game-day absences may continue.
He’s down the depth chart at the moment, behind DeMario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne, Kayshon Boutte — a trio Jerod Mayo said has stood out to him lately — and Ja’Lynn Polk. KJ Osborn was also in uniform ahead of Baker last week.
Here was Alex Van Pelt’s assessment of Baker earlier this month, in case you missed it:
“He’s an extremely talented guy. His ability to play the ball in the air and his ball skills are great. His ability to win and separate is there. For Javon, it’s really the details: lining up correctly, running the right routes, earning the trust of the coaching staff and the quarterback, as well. But there’s a bright future there. Just have to tighten down the details.”
When those details get tightened, he’ll have a chance to show something. They could use his down-the-field ability in the offensive huddle. Especially now that Drake Maye is starting and clearly willing to push the ball deep.
Hi Phil – Any chance “Thunder” moves on from Mayo after this year?…
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Publish date : 2024-10-16 19:44:56
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