"Upon being named the next Patriots' head coach after the end of the 2024 season, Mike Vrabel made it clear that an emphasis of the offseason would be surrounding quarterback Drake Maye with the right talent to help him become the franchise player they believe he could be. The new regime certainly put in the effort to make that happen, particularly during the draft, and even kept 11 wide receivers on the roster until it was time to make the final team."
"Because he missed most of last season due to an ACL injury suffered the season before, he wasn't able to fully develop chemistry with Maye to increase his chances of remaining with the team. Then came Stefon Diggs in free agency, plus the rise of Kayshon Boutte and Efton Chism III during training camp, which fast-tracked Bourne's fate by the end of the summer."
Mike Vrabel prioritized building offensive talent around quarterback Drake Maye after becoming Patriots head coach. The regime pursued receivers heavily, keeping 11 on the roster through cuts. Kendrick Bourne was released after missing most of last season due to an ACL injury and failing to develop chemistry with Maye. Stefon Diggs' free-agent signing and breakout training camp performances from Kayshon Boutte and Efton Chism III reduced Bourne's roster odds. Bourne signed with the 49ers ahead of Week 2 and worked closely with former Patriots quarterback Mac Jones. Bourne recorded 10 catches for 142 yards in a Week 5 overtime win, demonstrating his ongoing production and value.
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