Report: Speedy 24-Year-Old WR is Patriots’ ‘Most Obvious Fit’

The New England Patriots have enough cap space to pack their roster with talent. Head coach Bill Belichick is expected to address several issues this offseason. Over the Cap reported that the Patriots have around $62 million available. This would be enough for a quarterback, wide receivers and even a tight end. According to recent reports, a speedy WR may be making his way to the Patriots.

Dan Schmelzer from FanSided reported that Carolina Panthers’ Curtis Samuel is the best fit for the team. The 24-year-old has enough talent and speet to join Belichick’s team.

“The Patriots lack offensive playmakers in a big way. They certainly need to figure out their quarterback situation, but if Bill Belichick and Co. cannot surround a new quarterback with some offensive playmakers, it will not matter. Their current state on the offensive side of the ball is ugly, and if they do not spend significant resources to address it, nothing will change no matter who is under center. Samuel spent this past season as the No. 3 receiver in Carolina, playing in nearly 64% of the team’s snaps behind Robby Anderson and D.J. Moore. While Samuel was essentially a part-time player for the Panthers, he was a dynamic playmaker for the team who was able to make a consistent impact.”

The speedy WR to sign with Belichick’s Patriots

Samuel will turn 25 in August. He becomes unrestricted free agents after a season that saw him snatch 77 catches for 851 yards and 3 touchdowns.  His talent grows bigger, and NFL teams could really benefit from his maturation.

Other NFL teams need a receiver, too. Belichick will have to make a better offer than the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, Baltimore Ravens, Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. These teams target Samuel and other free agents. Most of these teams are more stable at quarterback. This changes the entire situation for the Patriots.

Pretty much everything depends on the quarterback plan. If Belichick is going to trade for a player without a no-trade clause, he will have to finish the job before going after receivers.