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New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel<\/strong> sent a clear message to his wide receivers amid a slow start to the 2025 season. The 1-2 Patriots have shown good signs in three games, but they aren\u2019t in the best position to compete.<\/p>\n

With talented WRs such as Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, and Mack Hollins, tight end Hunter Henry leads the team in targets (22), touchdowns (two), yards (165,) and is tied with Diggs for the most receptions (13).\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Boutte is the only wide receiver in the top three in yards receiving (147), between Henry and running back Rhamondre Stevenson (138). Vrabel is aware that the wide receivers must elevate their game,<\/strong> but he thinks they are on the right track.<\/p>\n

Mike Vrabel\u2019s message to wide receiver amid slow start<\/h2>\n

Ahead of the Week 4 duel against the Carolina Panthers,<\/strong> Vrabel explained what he wants to see from the receiving corps moving forward.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI just think keep doing what they\u2019ve been doing,<\/em><\/strong>\u201d Vrabel said. \u201cThere\u2019s opportunities, and we just have to be able to find them when things are there. Again, make the plays that you\u2019re supposed to make. You can see that there\u2019s opportunities, whether that\u2019s an in-cut by Kayshon [Boutte] on the third-and-long, or inward-breaking routes by [Stefon] Diggs, those are all positive things. Again, you can track stats, we can track wins or separation, man coverage and match. \u2026 When the opportunities are there, just continue to make them.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye <\/strong>is improving by the week and if he can connect with his wide receivers, the Patriots will be a more dangerous team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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