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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. \u2014 Labelling the recent performance of New England Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte as \u201cimpressive\u201c may be something of an understatement.<\/p>\n

Through seven games this season, the Pats\u2019 sixth-round pick [187 overall] in the 2023 NFL Draft, has become one of quarterback Drake Maye\u2019s most-reliable offensive weapons \u2014 as well as a weekly big-play threat. During New England\u2019s 31-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 7, Boutte was on the receiving end of a 39-yard scoring strike from Maye with time expiring in the second quarter. He finished the day having logged two receptions for 55 yards.<\/p>\n

While Boutte\u2019s on-field skills and athleticism are largely the reason for his resurgence, the determination with which he approaches each game has played a significant role in his success. In fact, head coach Mike Vrabel praised Boutte\u2019s communication skills as a key factor in his growth as a pro-level receiver, as well as a teammate.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think he communicates better,\u201d Vrabel told reporters this week at Gillette Stadium. \u201cI just think he’s a better communicator, whether that’s anything that he has to deal with outside of work or outside of football family or just talking in the building. I think that’s improved.”<\/p>\n

\u201cHe’s a pretty personal, private guy,\u201d Vrabel continued. \u201c I think that as he begins to trust us more, trust [receivers coach] Todd [Downing], myself or any of the coaches, that that’s gotten better. And then he\u2019s worked extremely hard.\u201d<\/p>\n

After being used sporadically over the course of his first two seasons, Boutte has already logged two games above 90 yards receiving \u2014 the most recent of which occurring in the Pats\u2019 Week 6 win over the New Orleans Saints (93 yards, two touchdowns) and the other coming during New England\u2019s season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders where he compiled 103.\u00a0Though his 20 catches for 356 yards and four touchdowns may not place him among the league leaders this season, they demonstrate the wideout\u2019s continued to improvement.<\/p>\n

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Boutte spent much of the offseason embroiled in both trade and release rumors. In addition to facing the tall task of assimilating into new coordinator Josh McDaniels\u2019 offense, the 23-year-old competed against such talented receivers as Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas,\u00a0Mack Hollins\u00a0and rookie Kyle Williams for a spot on the Patriots initial 53.<\/p>\n

Still, Boutte proved himself to be an explosive big-play threat when he is on his game. At 6\u20190, 195-pounds he possesses a sizable frame to make him tough to bring down after the catch. He also has an inherent speed to be elusive when changing direction. In fact, his ability to adjust his body to make contested catches. Boutte\u2019s much-improved route running made him one of Maye\u2019s most-targeted weapons during this season \u2014 while setting the table for continued success into the future.<\/p>\n

Perhaps the time has arrived for the Patriots \u2014 and especially their opponents \u2014 to recognize and respect the \u201cCall of Boutte.\u201d<\/p>\n

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