DeVante Parker trade underscores Patriots’ struggles in drafting and developing receivers

The Patriots’ decision to trade for veteran receiver DeVante Parker— which reportedly means the end of the road for former first-round receiver N'Keal Harry — becomes yet another example of an important NFL reality.

The Patriots stink at drafting and developing receivers.

The problem may not be in the selection of young receivers. It could be in the grooming of the young receivers they select.

It’s an interesting chicken-egg conundrum for the Patriots. Are they picking the wrong players or are they doing the wrong things when it comes to turning young players into high-end performers? Is the coaching staff too impatient with wet-behind-the-ears wideouts, opting to run them off the field when…