In an unprecedented move the Arizona Cardinals have shipped fan favorite and one of the league's premier wideouts in DeAndre Hopkins to the New England Patriots. Yesterday afternoon there were rumors around the league that the Cardinals were shopping the superstar receiver. One reporter tweeted that multiple teams inquired about Hopkins true availabilty and what it would cost. "His value is his value" is what the Cardinals GM would stand by. The New England Patriots made a strong offer with mutiple offensive lineman knowing that was a glaring weakness for the Cardinals football team.
Coach Conklin was asked during his presser, "Does your offense take a step back without Hopkins?" "DeAndre Hopkins is an elite talent and a future hall of famer. Look at what he did for this football team last year. Over 1100 yards and 10 TDs while drawing the opposing teams best corner. This offense has a lot of weapons and there is only one football. I believe DeAndre will be more featured in New England and this was an opportunity for us as a team to become more complete while allowing DeAndre to be THE GUY in New England."
There were rumblings that DeAndre's value is tied to his usage in Arizona. "I believe any player can have "lesser" stats due to the scheme that is being run but doesn't take away from what they are capable of." Another quote from Coach's press conference. What DeAndre was able to do in Arizona was still nothing short of exceptional and now he becomes a target hog in New England filling the role that N'Keal Harry filled last year. Lets take a look at what Harry was able to accomplish last season: 118 receptions, 2109 yards, and 17 TDS. Hopkins is far superior than that of Harry and no disrespect to Harry, but what Hopkins might achieve in New England could be nothing short of record breaking.
The complete trade details are listed below:
Arizona Cardinals receive:
Isaiah Wynn
Shaq Mason
N'Keal Harry
2023 1st round pick
2023 2nd round pick
2023 4th round pick
New England Patriots receive:
DeAndre Hopkins
2023 3rd round pick
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