Whether he gets that wish or not remains to be seen. The Pats receiver room has become crowded with the additions of Brown and Romeo Doubs. New England also sports Mack Hollins, Demario Douglas, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III. Boutte noted that there is “always competition” for snaps, and the trade for Brown doesn’t change his mindset.
“That was a good pickup, man. He a great dude,” Boutte said of Brown. “You watch him play. He dominate. Great X receiver, dominant. Whether it’s a deep ball, short route, he can catch a slant, take it to the house. Big, big body. Contested catches. You know, you watch those guys. I’m an X receiver, too, so I sit there and kinda watch his tape, that’s a guy you see who constantly wins one-on-ones.”
With Brown and Boutte playing the same position, speculation that Boutte could be moved at some point will likely persist. But after staying away from voluntary sessions, the Pats’ 2023 sixth-round pick, entering the final year of his rookie contract, will join his teammates on the field this week.
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