Former NFL QB believes not signing DeAndre Hopkins was a "missed opportunity" for Patriots
One former NFL quarterback clarified his opinion on the New England Patriots' inability to acquire DeAndre Hopkins. Dan Orlovsky congratulated the Tennessee Titans on getting the star receiver, admitting that he "didn't expect that," while also showing clear distain for the Patriots lack of aggression. "It feels like a massive missed opportunity and loss for […]
One former NFL quarterback clarified his opinion on the New England Patriots' inability to acquire DeAndre Hopkins.
Dan Orlovsky congratulated the Tennessee Titans on getting the star receiver, admitting that he "didn't expect that," while also showing clear distain for the Patriots lack of aggression.
"It feels like a massive missed opportunity and loss for the Patriots and Mac Jones, going into a huge year," Orlovsky said. "Just look at the division. They are worst in the division when it comes to overall skill talent by far, and bottom three or bottom four in the conference."
"You also expect your quarterback to take a big step, but he's got not nearly the amount of weapons that other quarterbacks have," Orlovsky added. "There is tremendous pressure now on Bill O'Brien, the play caller, who is awesome, but also Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki . It makes me think New England will major, not minor, major in twelve personnel. One back, two tight ends. Absolutely live in that because they don't have the people on the outside wide receiver wise to really content firepower wise in scoring points with everyone they have to."
The Patriots did sign a big name receiver during the offseason, adding Juju Smith-Schuster who was coming off a Super Bowl victory. That combined with extending DeVante Parker's contract provides New England with experience at the position.
However, Hopkins would have definitely brought the skill level up.
After visiting with both the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots, Hopkins has decided to head south. He signed a 2-year deal worth $26 million, but could earn more through incentives.
According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots remained in contract with Hopkins, but the "base financial package wasn’t in the same ballpark as what Titans offered."
So all in all, Orlovsky's viewpoint is simple.
"It feels like this is a big missed opportunity and loss for New England and Mac Jones. But if those two tight ends play together and they become one of the, if not the top two, three duos in the conference, they got a shot, with great defense. But it's a lot of pressure on those two units."
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