New England Patriots Rumors: Top 5 receiver targets to entice Tom Brady
Cooper Kupp via trade
There is an interesting situation brewing out there in Los Angeles that may benefit the New England Patriots in some way.
No, I’m not talking about the possibility of Tom Brady signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, the Rams will have to choose between some key players who are hitting free agency in 2021.
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With players like Jalen Ramsey, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp up for big pay days, SI.com writer Max McAuliffe suggested the Patriots make a deal with the Rams to bring Kupp to New England.
Due to the Rams not having much draft capital in the next couple seasons, they may dangle Woods or Kupp to a wide receiver hungry team like the Patriots. While Robert Woods is actually the name that has been rumored in the past when it comes to New England, Cooper Kupp would be ideal.
A young, rising star who is great in the slot with supreme route-running skills catching the ball from Tom Brady?
Not only have we seen that story before with Wes Welker, but Julian Edelman has excelled in that role within the New England Patriots offense. Coming off a season in which he hauled in 94 receptions for 1,161 yards, Cooper Kupp is not only the ultimate Edelman replacement, he would be in the center of the Patriots offense for years to come, even beyond Tom Brady’s playing days.
It seems unbelievable that the Rams would even entertain the thought, but they could have no other choice and that’s where the New England Patriots could capitalize.
A 2020 first round pick could get it done if Bill Belichick feels it’s worth taking a shot at a young player with one-year left on his rookie deal. But, he did that before with Brandin Cooks, who he ironically traded to the Rams for a first-round pick.