1. New England Patriots
After his promising rookie season, New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has established himself as one of the league’s premier quarterbacks. The UNC product is having a historic season throwing the ball downfield, and he’s doing it with unremarkable weapons. While Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte are both having solid seasons, neither receiver is playing at an All-Pro level. Both players struggle to consistently separate against top cornerbacks in man coverage, so New England needs another set of hands.
Looking around the league, Rashid Shaheed is the best trade target for this team. While he’s no superstar, it’s hard to envision any defense having answers for Maye and three solid receivers with unique skillsets. Shaheed can stretch the field with his speed, Boutte can use his size and improved route running throughout the field, and Diggs can do a little bit of everything. With all these weapons at his disposal, Maye can continue to lead this team to wins while pushing for his first MVP award.
