Should New England Patriots Worry About Brandon LaFell’s Drops?

October 28, 2015   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

Wide receiver Brandon LaFell might like to take a mulligan on his first game of the season.
LaFell began practicing with the New England Patriots just a few days before the Patriots' 30-23 triumph over the New York Jets, and the Patriots gave him a sizable role in his first game back. The Patriots' primary X receiver was targeted eight times but came up with just two receptions, dropping five passes in the process. 
There was some rust, understandably so after missing most of the offseason workout program and training camp with a foot injury. The Patriots would love for LaFell to be the player he was for them last year, when he caught 74 passes for 953 yards and seven touchdowns. He dropped just seven passes on the season, according to Pro Football Focus. 
One game worth of drops is not necessarily an indication that LaFell is no longer the same player, but LaFell isn't going easy on himself.
"If I had to give myself a grade, it would be an 'F,'" he s...

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