"The New England Patriots have a top ten offense in football for what feels like the first time in forever. The days of Cam Newton, Mac Jones, and Bailey Zappe are behind us, and with Drake Maye at the helm, it seems there's nothing the passing offense isn't capable of. Stefon Diggs has been their high-volume weapon, while Kayshon Boutte has been the downfield threat the team's been missing for the past few years. Mack Hollins and Pop Douglas have also gotten involved."
"While the receiving corps has performed, that's largely been because of Maye. Adding another top wideout is an excellent idea. Chris Olave and Jordan Addison are names that have been tossed around, but what if the Patriots could add a deep threat from within the division? Pro Football Network suggests this is a real possibility, listing the Patriots among the teams that could go after the Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle."
"The Dolphins should be sellers at the deadline, but it's hard to imagine they actually will be. Both GM Chris Grier and HC Mike McDaniel are very much on the hot seat, and there's a chance neither makes it to the end of the year. After their annihilation against the Dillon Gabriel-led Browns on Sunday, it's hard to imagine either feeling secure in their futures with the club."
"For the sake of argument, if Miami is to actually sell at the deadline, Waddle would be among their most valuable trade pieces. A down 2024 saw him dip under 1,000 yards for the first time in his career, but the former No. 6 overall pick has no shortage of gas left in the tank. PFN suggests it would only take a third- or fourth-round pick, and if that is the case, the Patriots should jump at the opportunity."
New England's offense has risen into the top ten with Drake Maye leading a potent passing attack. Stefon Diggs serves as the high-volume target while Kayshon Boutte provides the downfield threat; Mack Hollins and Pop Douglas have also contributed. Adding another elite wide receiver would further elevate the unit; internal names like Chris Olave and Jordan Addison are options, but a divisional deep threat would be ideal. Jaylen Waddle is a plausible trade target if Miami sells, despite a 2024 dip under 1,000 receiving yards. He remains fast and could reportedly be acquired for a third- or fourth-round pick.
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