New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte was critical of the offensive play-calling when speaking with the media on Wednesday.
Boutte has been a bright spot on a Patriots offense that has struggled this season. All told, he has eight receptions for 139 yards and a touchdown. He has shown his ability to stretch the field as well, averaging 17.4 yards per catch.
Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt was impressed with Boutte’s work ethic last week, and he commended him on becoming a fixture in the Patriots’ wide receivers room. However, Boutte has been upset with the lack of targets he has been getting, as transcribed by CLNS Media’s Taylor Kyles.
Kayshon Boutte says he he had to ask for both deep shots he was targeted on the past two weeks, which he notes shouldn’t have to happen given he hasn’t dropped a pass this season
— Taylor Kyles (@tkyles39) October 23, 2024
The Patriots offense has been a work in progress throughout the season. It’s troubling that players are starting to call out the scheme publicly. One has to wonder what kind of offensive changes will be made with the team currently on a six-game losing streak.
