The Patriots' decision to trade the pick used to select McConkey and draft Ja'Lynn Polk has not aged well. The franchise's decline is evident.
McConkey has already developed into a top target for Justin Herbert, catching 69 passes for 960 yards and five touchdowns in 2024.
The Chargers gained the No. 34 pick as part of an NFL Draft deal with New England, allowing them to take McConkey and leave the Patriots reeling.
McConkey's impressive performance highlights the Patriots' ongoing struggles with drafting impact players, further exacerbating their decline from contender to cellar-dweller.
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