"Several players have filled that role for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and the Patriots over the years, with Wes Welker and Julian Edelman the most prominent. There was rarely any doubt where Brady was going with the football on gotta-have-it downs, and New England will try to recreate some of that old-school magic in 2025 with Drake Maye at QB and the ascending DeMario Douglas in the slot."
""I think he reminds me more of 'Dola than he does of me. You know, the way he runs is a little like that. His playing strength is really impressive that I've seen over the last few weeks. He's had a helluva camp. It's going to be an interesting decision on what to do with these guys, in that specific receiver room.""
Efton Chism III, an undrafted 5-foot-11 slot receiver, has emerged as a top performer at Patriots training camp and in two preseason games. Chism ranks tied for first in receptions (12), sixth in receiving yards per game (60.5), and tied for first in touchdowns (2). The receiver from the same college program as Cooper Kupp has risen from a likely practice-squad candidate to a probable 53-man roster lock. New England projects to reestablish a possession-slot presence with Drake Maye at QB and DeMario Douglas, while Chism draws stylistic comparisons to Danny Amendola.
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