It’s been seven weeks since Patriots rookie receiver Kayshon Boutte noticed recreation motion.
That streak ought to finish Sunday.
With Kendrick Bourne misplaced for the season to a torn ACL and DeVante Parker nonetheless sidelined by a concussion, it’s anticipated Boutte shall be energetic towards the Commanders. The sixth-round rookie out of LSU has been a wholesome scratch ever since Week 1, when he earned 4 targets however didn’t catch a go.
Boutte failed to tug a second foot inbounds on his final goal, a fourth-down incompletion deep inside Eagles territory that successfully sealed a 25-20 loss.
“(O’Brien) kind of preached to us about us having to step up,” Boutte advised reporters Thursday. “You know, being out since the first week, coming in with huge expectations, (I) just approach this week harder than ever.”
Boutte stated he’s maintained his confidence in apply. Entering the 2022 faculty season, he was a projected first-round choose, however accidents and considerations over his willingness to be coached triggered his draft inventory to fall. Boutte additionally examined poorly on the NFL mix, however made the Patriots’ roster outright after a powerful preseason.
Since then, Boutte has fallen behind gamers like practice-squad alum Jalen Reagor and fellow rookie Demario Douglas on the depth chart. He’s additionally swapped locations with veteran JuJu Smith-Schuster, whom he performed over on the finish of the season opener.
“It’s been difficult, you know, coming from college playing every game to the NFL and playing Week 1. Unfortunately things happened the way they did, but it’s part of the game, and it’s just a learning experience,” Boutte stated. “It’s been seven weeks, now my name’s being called. So, (I) just gotta step up.”
The 21-year-old sounds able to remind outsiders of his skills on Sunday, after studying one factor about himself from the final two months on the bench.
“Even though things (are) not going my way, (I was) just being there for my teammates,” Boutte stated. “Going to games, supporting them, showing them that even when things aren’t on me, I’m still able to be there for them.”
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