Disclaimer - It will become obvious in a second that I don't know anything about WRs. Just some perspective on my analysis, IMO the Patriots need to improve the X receiver. Although it is cliche, their offense is missing someone who requires defenses to guard the deep part of the field. My notes are focus on more traditional X receivers. There are many versatile receivers and if this is the way the Patriots go they will have plenty of options (Woods, Allen, etc.)
Austin is at the top of my list - a creative OC like McDaniels could do a lot with a toy like that
Patterson - has potential, never hurts to have play makers
Hunter - like him a lot, simplify his responsibilities and let him fly up and down the field
Wheaton - similar to Hunter, one dimensional but a little small
Da"Rick Rogers - like the toughness he could bring to the offense
Of all of them Hunter adds the most immediate impact to the offense. I would even consider bring back LLoyd and go into the season with the following WRs.
Slot- Amendola, Edelman
Brady left side - LLoyd
Brady right side - Hunter, Jones
Slater on special teams
The is a versatile group of WRs, many with injury histories. The depth will be needed.
Ok BB can write the ship in this class alone...WR's I personally love for the Pats after watching them.
