"Pierce led the league in yards per catch over the last two seasons, which could have been a great fit in an offense that lives and dies on Maye's ability to hit deep passes down the field. Pierce's fit would have been fantastic, but Pierce has never recorded more than 50 catches in a single season."
"Pierce is going back to the Colts on a four-year deal worth $116 million, making his $29 million per year price tag the ninth-highest among receivers in the league. Pierce cost a pretty penny, but that doesn't negate the sting Patriots fans may feel after missing out on their top target."
"The Patriots' next best hope includes names like San Francisco's Jauan Jennings, Green Bay's Romeo Doubs, and New York's Wan'Dale Robinson. If they want to go the veteran angle, Tampa Bay's Mike Evans and Los Angeles' Keenan Allen could be looking for a new home."
The New England Patriots faced a significant setback in addressing their wide receiver needs after losing Stefon Diggs and failing to acquire Alec Pierce. Pierce, who led the league in yards per catch over the last two seasons, re-signed with the Indianapolis Colts on a four-year, $116 million deal worth $29 million annually. While Pierce's deep-ball capability would have complemented Drake Maye's passing style, his contract represents the ninth-highest receiver salary in the league. Despite concerns about his catch volume and production levels, Pierce's departure forces the Patriots to explore alternative targets including Jauan Jennings, Romeo Doubs, Wan'Dale Robinson, Mike Evans, and Keenan Allen.
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