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This season, the New England Patriots have had numerous problems at wide receiver, primarily due to a dearth of outstanding players. But now that rookie quarterback Drake Maye is taking snaps, it’s even more crucial for the Patriots to use effective aerial attack weapons. Of course, pursuing a trade for any assistance may be advantageous for New England, but for the time being, the Pats might need to look within.
Tyquan Thornton, who has hardly played this season and has even been referred to as a possible trade candidate, is one such possibility. However, before the Patriots play the New York Jets in Week 8, head coach Jerod Mayo intends to increase the young pass-catcher’s involvement in the offence. Using the Patriots’ official YouTube channel, Mayo informed reporters that Tyquan had performed well during practice. “Seeing him play in a game excites me. He’ll be present for the game. He will be there, and perhaps it will transmit, as he has had an excellent practice week.
The fact that rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk is undergoing concussion protocol undoubtedly contributes to Thornton’s enhanced opportunity, so New England will need to find a way to make up the lost output. This season, the 24-year-old has caught a few passes for 27 yards and a touchdown. The Pats selected Thornton, who played football for Baylor, in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.
During his rookie season, he caught 22 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns while playing in 13 games. Thornton then played in just nine games the previous season and finished with just 13 grabs for 91 yards. Thornton has obviously not contributed much to the Patriots’ offence, but that might be about to change.The primary cause of the New England Patriots’ numerous problems at wide receiver this season is a dearth of outstanding players.
But now that rookie quarterback Drake Maye is taking snaps, it’s even more crucial for the Patriots to use effective aerial weapons. Of course, pursuing a trade for any assistance may be advantageous for New England, but for the time being, the Pats might need to look within. Tyquan Thornton, who has hardly played this season and has even been referred to as a possible trade candidate, is one such possibility.
However, before the Patriots play the New York Jets in Week 8, head coach Jerod Mayo intends to increase the young pass-catcher’s involvement in the offence. Using the Patriots’ official YouTube channel, Mayo informed reporters that Tyquan had performed well during practice. “Seeing him play in a game excites me. He’ll be present for the game. He will be there, and perhaps it will transmit, as he has had an excellent practice week.
The fact that rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk is undergoing concussion protocol undoubtedly contributes to Thornton’s enhanced opportunity, so New England will need to find a way to make up the lost output. This season, the 24-year-old has caught a few passes for 27 yards and a touchdown.
The Pats selected Thornton, who played football for Baylor, in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he caught 22 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns while playing in 13 games. Thornton then played in just nine games the previous season and finished with just 13 grabs for 91 yards.
Thornton has obviously not contributed much to the Patriots’ offence, but that might be about to change.
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