If the team thinks that the cupboard will be so bare after this season, they would be extending Boutte. I believe extensions have probably been discussed but the parties couldn't come to a deal. I'm fine with us keeping a cheap backup for the season. But make no mistake, barring injuries Boutte will not get many reps.
If Boutte stays, I believe that almost all the reps will go to Brown, Doubs, Henry, Hollins, Henderson and Stevenson.
Josh will then decide who will get the rest of receiver reps. Williams may not get many reps, but he will get some. After that, there just aren't many reps left for WR's and TE's. #7 targets usually don't get many reps.
Perhaps Douglas as a backup slot receiver (after Doubs) is more valuable than anything that Boutte can do.
