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The New England Patriots reportedly agreed to a deal with free agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs on Tuesday.
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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Doubs’ deal with the Patriots is a four-year, $70 million pact. He will earn an average of $17.5 million a season and give Drake Maye a new weapon. Doubs could take over as the Patriots’ top option immediately with Stefon Diggs out of the fold.
A $70 million deal would tie Doubs with Wan’Dale Robinson for the 19th-largest contract among wide receivers in the NFL. Doubs has never had a 1,000-yard season, but that’s no reason for Patriots fans to be upset about the signing. Doubs is very talented, but was limited in Green Bay’s offense thanks to the team’s emphasis on the run game and desire to spread the ball around.
Doubs had 724 yards last season and scored six touchdowns. He averaged 13.2 yards per reception and is a solid option over the middle of the field and deep outside of the numbers.
Jordan Love often looked at Doubs in key situations, and he has thrived in the red zone throughout his career. In fact, 19 of his 21 career touchdowns have come in the red zone.
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The Patriots were ranked 20th in red zone touchdown percentage last season. Doubs will surely help in that department. He is a very well-rounded player who could quickly outplay his price tag. He will likely have a bigger role in New England than he did in Green Bay. The top spot is up for grabs, and Doubs should be an early favorite to emerge as Maye’s top option.
He is not making as much as other top receivers in the league, but when the Patriots look back at this deal next offseason, it should look like a bargain. Had Green Bay’s offense leaned on Doubs more, which it should have at times, he may have come into free agency with better numbers and a higher price tag. However, the talent is undeniable.
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