The New England Patriots were not the only team interested in acquiring wide receiver DeVante Parker from the Miami Dolphins. However, despite other clubs being involved as well and the Patriots entering the sweepstakes in an unfavorable situation due to their status as a division rival they were able to bring Parker aboard.
How did they do it? Parker wanting to come to New England certainly did play a role in that, as did the team’s early initiative set up by senior football advisor Matt Patricia. At the end of the day, according to Dolphins general manager Chris Grier, the Patriots simply were the most aggressive suitor.