These are some receivers who would fit their system well
1. Brandon Lloyd: Has experience in an offense similar to the pats when McDaniels was in Denver. The Pats had interest in him at the trade deadline. He' would be the most expensive option out of these 5. Would be the best fit for what their Patriots need.
2. Eddie Royal: Similar to Branch but is younger and has more explosion. Hasn't gotten much of a chance to show what he can do in Denver since Shannahan left but hopefully the Pats see him as a buy low option with a high reward as opposed to the other big name free agent receivers.
3. Plaxico Burress: Not the #1 he used to be but he's been targeted more times than Holmes this year because of the freakish ability he still has. Burress is a great route runner and would take some pressure off of Welker.
4. Anthony Gonzalez: Has not been healthy the last couple years but hopefully the Pats think they can catch lightening in a bottle with Gonzalez. He's also a good fit for the Patriots offense and they had interest in him when he was drafted. A one year prove it type deal could be worthwhile for a talent like Gonzalez.
5. Jerricho Cotchery: People may not realize it but Cotchery is still only 29 years old and would be a very good option for the Patriots on a 1 or 2 year deal.
1. Brandon Lloyd: Has experience in an offense similar to the pats when McDaniels was in Denver. The Pats had interest in him at the trade deadline. He' would be the most expensive option out of these 5. Would be the best fit for what their Patriots need.
2. Eddie Royal: Similar to Branch but is younger and has more explosion. Hasn't gotten much of a chance to show what he can do in Denver since Shannahan left but hopefully the Pats see him as a buy low option with a high reward as opposed to the other big name free agent receivers.
3. Plaxico Burress: Not the #1 he used to be but he's been targeted more times than Holmes this year because of the freakish ability he still has. Burress is a great route runner and would take some pressure off of Welker.
4. Anthony Gonzalez: Has not been healthy the last couple years but hopefully the Pats think they can catch lightening in a bottle with Gonzalez. He's also a good fit for the Patriots offense and they had interest in him when he was drafted. A one year prove it type deal could be worthwhile for a talent like Gonzalez.
5. Jerricho Cotchery: People may not realize it but Cotchery is still only 29 years old and would be a very good option for the Patriots on a 1 or 2 year deal.