Despite the signing of Stefon Diggs, the Patriots are in desperate need of a long term No. 1 option at wide receiver, and Hunter certainly fits that bill. Last season, Hunter had 96 catches for 1,258 yards and 15 scores, along with a rushing touchdown.

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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter at the annual NFL league meetings today, and he spoke about how he would use a two-way player like Hunter if the Patriots picked the Colorado star in the NFL Draft.

Meanwhile, New York does have a tenured veteran on the roster in the form of Tyrod Taylor. The 35-year-old has been steady throughout his career. The one-time Pro Bowler is in the 15th season of his journeyman career, spending much of it as a backup.

On July 28, New England announced Barmore had been diagnosed with blood clots. The former Alabama standout did not practice again with his teammates until Nov. 14, and Barmore played 21 defensive snaps in the Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Nov. 17 in his 2024 debut.

Two weeks ago, the New England Patriots lacked explosiveness, lacked star power, and lacked playmakers for the quarterback they chose No. 3 overall in last spring’s NFL Draft.

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