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One of the most significant areas in which the New England Patriots improved this offseason was their receiving room. The team went out and signed free-agent receivers Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins and selected Washington State wide receiver Kyle Williams on Day 2.
New England is ensuring that young quarterback Drake Maye has enough playmakers to take off in his second season, and who could be Maye's go-to target.
Tyler Sullivan from CBS Sports published his biggest storyline from mini-camp and thinks the biggest storyline surrounding New England is who will step up in the receiving room.
"Like the Jets, the Patriots are also ushering in a new head coach in Mike Vrabel," Sullivan wrote. "Naturally, how he continues to implement his culture through these workouts is a key story, but most of the attention will likely be paid to the receiver room. As Drake Maye enters his second season, he'll need a pass-catching group he can rely on, but there are several questions as it relates to the wide receiver position. Stefon Diggs, their offseason prize at the position, is in line to be the No. 1 option but is coming off a season-ending ACL injury. Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, last year's draft picks, are coming off disappointing rookie seasons, and their roster spots are not guaranteed. Neither are veterans Kayshon Boutte or Kendrick Bourne, who've each been the subject of trade rumors. Outside of Diggs, fellow free agent signee Mack Hollins and third-round rookie Kyle Williams are the only other locks to make the regular season roster. "
The Patriots have a lot of options who could take over as the No. 1 wideout this season, and all signs are pointing to Diggs as the player to do it.
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Diggs helped quarterback Josh Allen take off while with the Buffalo Bills, and Diggs could do the same with Maye.
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