Patriots Acquire a Two-Time All-Pro Wide Receiver in a Blockbuster Trade.
Due to his absence from the Dallas Cowboys required minicamp, trade rumors have the star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb at the ready to be picked up by the New England Patriots. Given that the Patriots lack a superior No. 1 receiver, that is Bleacher Report’s Brad Gagnon’s assessment of the situation. Throughout the entire 2023 season, New England’s offense was unimpressive, with its top receivers averaging just 13.9 points per game.
Gagnon that the Patriots trade Lamb to the Cowboys in exchange for rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk and a future first-round draft pick. With $44.25 million in salary cap space, New England could easily pay Lamb. Based on Spotrac’s forecast, Lamb wants to be among the highest-paid receivers in the league, earning $34 million a year.
On June 6, Gagnon wrote, “The Patriots just used a high second-round pick on Polk, who scored nine touchdowns last season at Washington.” However, a swift flip might be in the works if they perceive a chance to make a significant upgrade in order to help rookie Drake Maye. Gagnon continued, “They’d have to include a first-round pick since premier receivers are so in-demand right now. Tyreek Hill was selected by the Dolphins two years ago after commanding a first, a second, two fourths, and a sixth pick. That shouldn’t be too far away from this.
With the added benefit of Lamb departing the conference and joining a non-contender, “this deal would allow Dallas [to] raise a bunch of salary-cap space and draft capital while still landing a high-ceiling receiver,” Gagnon said in closing. Many people don’t think New England will return to the dynastic days this year after a 4–13 campaign in 2023. In that scenario, the Cowboys would receive a high selection pick in exchange for sending Lamb to Foxborough.
Rather than Drake Maye, CeeDee Lamb Would Probably Catch Passes From Jacoby Brissett If the trade deal materialized, the Patriots would have to wait to see how quickly Maye would start passing the ball to Lamb. By starting experienced quarterback Jacoby Brissett, the Patriots intend to avoid using their third-round pick prematurely.
On June 4, Patriots offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt informed reporters, “Jacoby, again, is our starter.” “In the spring, he’s playing fantastic football for us. Drake is also about to take off. We will continue using what we currently have until that changes. The Patriots Don’t Have a Schedule to Start Drake There is “no timetable” for implementing a change this year, according to Maye Van Pelt. But he’s pleased with Maye’s development thus far.
Van Pelt told reporters, “He came out and applied everything from our individual periods and the classroom to the team drills.” “So far, he’s impressed me.” The main thing we’re focusing on with him at the moment is calling plays from the huddle, which is something that many of these college players have never done before. After that, just use your feet to play in time and rhythm. Van Pelt continued, “I view it as a marathon rather than a sprint.” You simply don’t set out to complete a marathon. A marathon requires good training. The same holds true for quarterbacks.