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5 bold predictions for New England Patriots in 2021

By Rucker Haringey

FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots on the sideline during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - JANUARY 03: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots on the sideline during a game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on January 3, 2021 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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New England Patriots predictions, Hunter Henry
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 25: Hunter Henry #86 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /

3. Hunter Henry will lead the Patriots in catches

Landing Henry in free agency is arguably the biggest move of the offseason for New England. He was clearly the best tight end available and the position was a huge area of need for the Patriots.

Henry isn’t the most dynamic pass-catcher in the league, but he’s just the sort of two-way tight end Belichick loves to employ. That versatility will keep Henry on the field for a ton of snaps in 2021.

That, combined with New England’s lack of talent at wide receiver position Henry to become Newton’s favorite weapon. He might not lead the Patriots in receiving yards, but he should catch more balls than anyone else on the roster.

Patriots fans shouldn’t overlook how Newton’s questionable ability to push the ball down the field will factor into this prediction. He may need to learn on a safety blanket like Henry more than most other starting quarterbacks in the league. Henry’s going to disguise a ton of Newton’s weaknesses in 2021.

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