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New England Patriots: Buzz ahead of the November 4th Trade Deadline
Sep 10, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates his first career touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The New England Patriots have been on fire recently, and have been catching the attention of everybody in the NFL world. With a 5-2 start to the season, as well as Drake Maye looking like the league MVP, some media personalities believe New England could be very aggressive ahead of the trade deadline. This thought is quite logical since the Patriots franchise quarterback is on a rookie deal for the next couple of years, so this is the time to go all in on loading up the roster. There are multiple storylines and opinions on who New England could target, so let’s take a look at some realistic options.

Jordan Addison, WR, Minnesota Vikings

The Patriots have had some serious improvements at the receiver position this year. Whether it is Kayshon Boutte becoming a very impressive target for Drake Maye, or Stefon Diggs being the crafty veteran that this offense so desperately needed, this receiver room is miles ahead of where it has been in recent years. So the thought of adding yet another weapon to this squad is incredibly intriguing. Vikings wide receiver, Jordan Addison is a name that journalist, Albert Breer brought up as a potential trade target for New England. Addison is a very shifty receiver that could bring some serious downfield threat to Foxborough. He is a polished route runner that consistently creates separation, which is one of the most important qualities in an NFL receiver. Addison could immediately take this offense to a whole new level, and seeing him play alongside Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte would make Patriots fans absolutely ecstatic.

Chris Olave, Wide Receiver, New Orleans Saints

One of my favorite trade targets for the Patriots is Chris Olave . Olave is a serious downfield threat that shows off incredible route running each time he steps on the field. He consistently makes huge plays and is a true weapon on the outside. If New England somehow manages to get Olave, we could see the connection between himself and Drake Maye go absolutely nuclear. With Stefon Diggs demanding attention from opposing defenses in the intermediate level, we could see Olave with some favorable matchups on the outside. Olave is a target that has many Patriots fans buzzing with excitement over the potential offense consisting of Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, and Chris Olave.

How could a big trade impact the Patriots 2025 season?

If the Patriots actually pull off a big move before the trade deadline, it could have a massive impact on this season and beyond. New England is already the number two seed in the AFC, and they have looked like one of the top teams in the league so far. The 2025 Playoffs are a serious possibility, and if they add another difference maker, we could see them do some serious damage in the playoffs this year. With the addition of Olave or Addison, it will make the Patriots an even bigger threat coming out of the AFC East. As for the impact on the future in New England, it would be a very smart move to bring in a young weapon to grow and thrive with Drake Maye, especially while he is on a rookie contract.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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