Struggling Patriots WR puts doubters on notice with six-word message
New England Patriots wide receiver Ja'Lynn Polk is putting the doubters on notice ahead of training camp.
The 2024 second-round draft pick struggled in his rookie year with the Patriots, hauling in only 12 catches for 87 yards and two touchdowns. Things looked promising in last year's training camp, and he even caught a touchdown in the season-opening game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
However, that production quickly fell off a cliff for Polk, who struggled to perform in a Patriots offense that had issues throughout the season. There's hope that his second year will be different with more experience, renewed confidence and Josh McDaniels taking over as the new offensive coordinator.
"Gone respect it sooner or later," Polk posted on Instagram.
Polk will be looking to make an impact in a revamped wide receivers room.
The Patriots signed Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins in free agency, and they used a third-round pick to draft rookie Kyle Williams. How Polk factors into the offense will be something to watch. With 12 receivers currently on the team, he'll fight just to make the final 53-man roster.
Regardless of what happened last season, he's a talented player who could help the offense in a major way if he makes a second-year leap.
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