mid week observations and random thoughts

[DoubleDeluxe]

Contract facts.

Boutte is eligible for an extension NOW.

And?
He's under contract for 2026.
Being "eligible for extension" doesn't mean one is coming.
Contract facts.

 

[JoeSixPat]

KW can run those deep routes faster.

And get much better separation with nearly 8 yards after catch on his 10 catches compared to Boutte's pretty awful 1.2

Though one needs to factor in, Boutte was running deep routes (as opposed to Diggs who's longest catch was 34 yards) often paired against a good CB, as opposed to Williams who was typically covered by safeties playing off of him.

 

[Triumph]

And?
He's under contract for 2026.
Being "eligible for extension" doesn't mean one is coming.
Contract facts.

No kidding. That's the whole reason why Boutte asked to be traded.

Some believe the Pats cant extend him because he has a rookie contract.

 

[TheRainMaker]

I believe Boutte wants to get paid first and foremost.
who can blame him

Boutte would want a contract the same as Doubs and possibly better.

Boutte really does have a case that he should’ve received that money over Doubs. He asked for the trade because he feared he’s now going to lose targets with the addition of Doubs and the rumor of AJ Brown showing up.

Boutte and Doubs do the same job and Doubs got paid. Guess who goes?

Doubs can play the slot as he did frequently in GB. Surprisingly, the odd man out could be Douglas as he’s strictly limited to the slot. Keeping Boutte gives them a lot of flexibility. Trading him would be a massive mistake.

 

[Triumph]

Boutte really does have a case that he should’ve received that money over Doubs. He asked for the trade because he feared he’s now going to lose targets with the addition of Doubs and the rumor of AJ Brown showing up.

Doubs can play the slot as he did frequently did in GB. Surprisingly, the odd man out could be Douglas as he’s strictly limited to the slot. Keeping Boutte gives them a lot of flexibility. Trading him would be a massive mistake.

I wish that it had turned out different and Boutte kept his cool and went into this Pats season with a mission. Although, when he does get paid will he act right or be in all kinds of trouble?

I believe that Pop stays right where he is.

Brown
Doubs
Hollins
Douglas
Williams

Plus, NE stashes a WR on the practice squad.

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

I wish that it had turned out different and Boutte kept his cool and went into this Pats season with a mission. Although, when he does get paid will he act right or be in all kinds of trouble?

I believe that Pop stays right where he is.

Brown
Doubs
Hollins
Douglas
Williams

Plus, NE stashes a WR on the practice squad.

I think we go with 6.
Add Boutte to list if here, Chism if not.
DeG on the PS, or both him and Chism if Boutte is here.

 

[Salsalife]

Where's the weight stat from?
He was 245 at the combine.
If he's up 6 lbs in less than 4 months that is encouraging.

Big paws...catch radius, can block? Seam guy??

 

[DoubleDeluxe]

Big paws...catch radius, can block? Seam guy??

Definitely can be a seam stretcher, quite athletic.
Willing blocker by all accounts, but needs to keep working at it. Should be at least above avg.
He has length, which helps with his radius and contested catch success rate.
He has all the physical tools, but so did many failed TEs that came before him.
He's having a good camp, I'm excited.