"Much of that was due to the long list of moves Mike Vrabel and the new regime made during the offseason, through free agency and the draft; nearly every roster weakness was finally addressed in a manner that made sense. That could even be said about the receiving corps, with the additions of Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins in free agency and Kyle Williams through the draft. There was a lot of optimism about what those new players could do, especially joining up with players like DeMario Douglas, who had already proven their worth to the team."
"However, after three games, several questions surround some of the receivers, particularly Douglas, as his role has essentially vanished without much reason. It's now gotten to the point that fans are even thinking that maybe it's best to move on from him already."
"They also want to see more from Diggs, and even Efton Chism III, who has been a healthy scratch through three weeks so far, which has prompted many to suggest he replace Douglas in the lineup, even going as far as claiming we were blinded by him because he was one of the only productive offensive players of the last few years."
The Patriots entered 2025 with an easy strength of schedule and extensive offseason roster changes meant to accelerate a rebuild. Significant additions bolstered the receiving corps, including Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, and draft pick Kyle Williams, creating optimism alongside returning contributors like DeMario Douglas. After three games, Douglas’s role has largely disappeared, generating questions and fan debate about moving on. Fans are pushing for clearer usage of productive players such as Kayshon Boutte and want more from Diggs. Efton Chism III’s healthy scratches have fueled suggestions he could replace Douglas in the lineup.
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