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The noise about Kayshon Boutte has continued.
It sure makes it seem like the New England Patriots are ready to potentially trade their talented wide receiver amid their pursuit of A.J. Brown.
If the Pats did end up with Brown to pair with Romeo Doubs, it's fair that Boutte would've been a bit of a surplus choice on the depth chart.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer explained in a new article on Wednesday how Boutte could factor into trades during the draft.
"Some veteran names could be moved over the next couple of days, and one to watch is Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, who’s shown promise through three years, with 76 catches for 1,140 yards and nine touchdowns in 29 games over the past two years," Breer writes. "New England’s looking for a Day 3 pick for the 23-year-old, who is entering a contract year."
A "day 3 pick" means anywhere from the fourth round to the seventh round.
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Boutte has been good enough for the Patriots that even in his contract year he should be able to garner something valuable in return.
Boutte is still young, turning 24 in May. The former sixth-round pick is coming off a career-high six touchdowns that came as part of 33 catches and 551 yards.
The playmaking Boutte had a remarkable regular season feat -- of his 33 catches, they all went for either a first down (27) or a touchdown (6).
Drake Maye clearly liked throwing to Boutte, so trading him would probably be a let-down for Maye.
The Patriots would have to land a solid enough pick in return to make it feel a bit worth it.