"His 2025 season was the best of his career: the former second-round pick from Kentucky eclipsed 1,000 yards for the first time in his career after having 1,451 in his previous three seasons. Now, the former Kentucky Wildcat will look to cash his chips in for a hefty contract. Spotrac projects the receiver's market value at around $17.6 million per season, a rich price but not unreasonable given his age (25) and high-volume role (185 catches over the last two years)."
"While 2025 was a great year for the Giant, he likely wouldn't move the needle enough in New England. His style of play, being an undersized slot, is very similar to that of Pop Douglas'. In fact, Douglas, who is also 5-foot-8 and 25 years old, had more yards and touchdowns through his first three seasons than Robinson did."
The New England Patriots need to upgrade their receiver room to compete for a Super Bowl in 2026. While top receivers like A.J. Brown and Brian Thomas Jr. are rumored to be available via trade, free agency presents alternatives. Wan'Dale Robinson, the Giants' receiver, will hit the open market after a breakout 2025 season where he exceeded 1,000 yards for the first time. Spotrac projects his market value at $17.6 million annually. However, Robinson's undersized slot receiver profile closely mirrors Pop Douglas's role on the Patriots. Douglas, similarly sized and aged, produced comparable statistics in his first three seasons, making Robinson a redundant addition that wouldn't meaningfully improve New England's offensive weapons.
Read at Musket Fire
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]