FOXBORO — Through seven coaching camp practices, JuJu Smith-Schuster’s efficiency would point out he’s the Patriots’ new No. 1 receiver.
But don’t inform him that.
Smith-Schuster informed reporters Wednesday he believes the workforce may have as many as three, together with veterans DeVante Parker and Kendrick Bourne.
“I mean, just because they signed me to a three-year deal and I’m a new receiver doesn’t mean I’m a No. 1 receiver,” he mentioned. “I believe DeVante Parker is a man who’s arguably the No. 1 receiver. I believe Kendrick Bourne is a No. 1 receiver. I believe I could be a No. 1 receiver. At the top of the day, you might have three receivers on the sector, you might have two receivers on the sector, whoever will get the ball, I do know they’re going to make the performs after they have alternatives.
“I’m not really too big into who 1, who’s 2, who’s 3, I’m into who’s on that field and who can make plays. All of those guys you could put in — Tyquan can make plays — so it doesn’t really matter.”
Thus far in coaching camp, Smith-Schuster has been on the sector for nearly each snap the beginning offense has run in workforce drills, adopted by Parker, Bourne and Thornton. He additionally grabbed three catches Wednesday, when Parker went 2-1 in particular person drills pitting receivers towards defensive backs and scored a landing over first-round rookie Christian Gonzalez. Bourne has two receptions in aggressive workforce drills all summer season.
Extra factors
Quarterback Mac Jones spoke to former Patriots vice chairman of personnel Scott Pioli and reporter Tom Pelissero of NFL Network on Wednesday after observe. When requested about being the primary participant on the sector and the final one off, he mentioned, “The speed of the pack is the speed of the leader.” … Head coach Bill Belichick additionally spoke to Piolo on Wednesday. When requested which gamers have made main strides this offseason, he talked about security Jabrill Peppers, large receiver Kendrick Bourne, tight finish Hunter Henry and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley amongst veterans.
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