FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England PatriotsReceivers of wide appeal DeVante ParkerThe 2022 fifth round pick of the Miami DolphinsIn exchange for a 2023 third-round pickThis is a move that has significant trickle-down effects in many areas.
WR depth chart:Parker is joined by a solid top four on our depth chart. Jakobi Meyers, Kendrick Bourne Nelson Agholor. This could be the end of the road in 2019 for the first-round pick N’Keal HarryAlready having a hard time breaking through, he now faces increased competition. However, the Patriots are allowed to draft a receiver. This is especially true considering Meyers, Agholor, and others will be unrestricted free agents after the 2022 seasons. Parker could be added to relieve any rookie receiver of pressure, and also provide insurance/cushion in the event that the team deemed it worthwhile using the No. 21th overall pick to a player such Alabama’s Jameson WilliamsThe injured player is currently in recovery from an ACL tear and could be able to start the year on the PUP/nonfootball injury list.
Parker’s style:Parker, at 6’3″ and 219 lbs, gives the Patriots something that Harry didn’t have. He is a bigger target than Harry who can use his size in contested catch situations. Parker’s performance against the Patriots in the 2019 finale. Stephon GilmoreHe was a shining example of how he can be in good health (8 catches for just 137 yards). Pair that with the speed of Agholor (6-0, 198), the versatility/reliability of Meyers (6-2, 200) and interior explosiveness of Bourne (6-1, 190), and it’s a top four that doesn’t have a bona fide star, but features diverse pieces that can potentially create issues for defenses.
Knock on Parker If he’s in good health.These are the three most important words Parker, 29, has used to describe his struggles with hamstring problems. He has only been to one of his seasons. One NFL front-office executive has no problems fitting in to the Patriots’ culture. According to the executive, “Quiet.
Draft picksThe Patriots now have eight draft picks in 2022, one each in the four first rounds and two fifths. This is significant, as the Patriots had only six picks when they entered the offseason. The team has added two fifth-round draft picks to its roster by trading starting right guard. Shaq MasonParker, and in this agreement for Parker. Bill Belichick likes more picks. This allows him to trade more easily. While it may seem rich to deal a 2023 third rounder, the club anticipates that a compensatory second-rounder will be available next year. J.C. JacksonLast month, free agency. Robert Kraft, the owner of the team, has spoken out in support of the draft after some difficult years from 2016 to 2020.
Salary-cap dominoes:Parker was acquired and the remaining two years on his contract, which are $5.65m in 2022 and $5.7m in 2023, should force the team’s hand to make room for him. At the weekend, the Patriots had $4.19million in cap space. Although it isn’t a guarantee, it probably means that the Patriots have made their major personnel moves and now the focus is on the draft.