Kay Adams Says Patriots Should Trade For This Elite Receiver
As the NFL trade deadline approaches on November 4th, everyone is talking about who will be buyers or sellers.
For the New England Patriots, it’s all about how they can capitalize on a 7-2 start to the season and Drake Maye’s early MVP-caliber campaign. On a recent episode of her daily show “Up & Adams”, host Kay Adams was in the club pushing for the Patriots to capitalize.
“I am intrigued by the Patriots,” Adams opened her take with last week, “You could make the argument they are not a piece away from the Super Bowl. Sure. I’m going to make the argument, why the hell not?”
This is a fair argument on both ends. The Patriots need depth outside of Harold Landry and K’Lavon Chaisson for their pass rush. New England has to build out its secondary as well because a single injury to one of its top three corners could leave the defense in dire straits.
Even the Patriots offensive line could use a boost, as it ranks 21st in the NFL according to ESPN’s pass block win rate.
But look at the glass half full, as Adams listed out.
“You’ve got Drake Maye. Third in MVP odds. A Top-5 defense,” Adams said. “A schedule that does give you the warm insides. You have an inside track to win the AFC East. Go all out.”
She’s right with every reason of why to swing big with a trade. Then enters who that piece to “go all out” for would be: Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle.
“I feel like Jaylen (Waddle) would be such a good compliment because of what he does with the ball in his hands,” Adams said. “He would compete in this receivers room.”
Waddle wouldn’t just compete in New England’s receiver room, but he would lead. While Kayshon Boutte has been experiencing a career year, Waddle’s athleticism and ability tower over Boutte’s. However, Waddle wouldn’t be brought in to replace Boutte, but to elevate the entire offense.
Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has a 135.4 passer rating when throwing to Waddle on passes of 20 or more yards, according to Pro Football Focus. Waddle’s speed on the receiving end of Maye’s rocket-like arm would create an elite connection.
His deep threat opposite of Boutte’s would further open up the short-to-intermediate routes for wide receivers Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglas as well.
Adams is on to something with wanting to see the Patriots pursue Waddle. Maybe it’ll become more than a dream and end up being a reality in New England.