The New England Patriots don't have a true No. 1 wide receiver, and this year's free agent class doesn't include that kind of difference maker.
So, how could the Patriots acquire one of these wideouts?
The 2023 NFL Draft is perhaps the best option.
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In fact, ESPN expert Todd McShay published his latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft on Tuesday, and he projects the Patriots selecting TCU wide receiver Quentin Johnston with the No. 14 pick in the first round.
"The Pats have drafted one receiver in Round 1 since they took Terry Glenn in 1996, and it didn't go well," McShay wrote.