3-Point Stance: Why the Patriots can afford to overpay for A.J. Brown
The New England Patriots are considering acquiring wide receiver A.J. Brown to enhance their offensive capabilities. With quarterback Drake Maye needing a reliable target, Brown's addition could address the team's struggles in the passing game. The Patriots aim to improve their performance after a disappointing playoff showing last season.
- ▪The Patriots need a transformative upgrade at wide receiver.
- ▪Drake Maye, the team's quarterback, requires a weapon who can consistently beat man coverage.
- ▪New England's passing game regressed significantly during the playoffs, averaging 55.3 fewer passing yards per game.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-point-stance-why-patriots-120000561.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-23T12:07:26.436Z |
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