The DeAndre Hopkins sweepstakes is over and, as usual, the New England Patriots are left with the option of going bargain-bin shopping for whoever is left on the free agent market.
To no one’s surprise, it’s slim pickings when it comes to upgrading the way the Patriots’ wide receiver room needs upgrading. There are a few veteran wideouts out there, however, who might have a few big plays left in the tank.
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Of course, there’s no replacing a player like Hopkins, a five-time All-Pro who is clearly still one of the best in the game.