Before the Patriots can trust rookie receiver Javon Baker on the field, the fourth-round pick from Central Florida needs to earn more trust off it. Baker had a 'hiccup' in London last week when it came to following at least one part of the team's itinerary, according to a team source, and was inactive for a third straight game.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said he needed to see improvement before playing Baker more. He expressed belief that there will be a time when Baker sees the field and will eventually become a good player for the Patriots.
Baker's hiccup came during the same week that K.J. Osborn posted a screenshot from a sports agent on Instagram praising him for navigating a change in his role on the trip.
The team disciplined Baker in September for a video he posted on Instagram Live during which he criticized local law enforcement after getting a traffic ticket at Logan Airport.
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