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In Week 1, Kayshon Boutte did not play a single snap. In Week 2, he was a healthy scratch.
In Week 6, the second-year pass-catcher had the most offensive snaps of any Patriots receiver, accounting for 55 total, including eight on special teams.
After two months of playing in Year 2, Boutte appears to have made his way into the Patriots offense. The greatest play of the day for the offense came on a stunning deep bomb from Drake Maye to him for a 40-yard touchdown reception against the Houston Texans. It was also Maye and Boutte’s first touchdown of their careers.
With 59 receiving yards at the end of the game, Boutte had the second-most on the squad. Boutte’s lackluster debut season and quiet start to the 2024 campaign are a long way behind him.
Even the Patriots weren’t too concerned about Boutte going into training camp. The team’s perception of him was altered, nevertheless, by his completely altered work ethic.
Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt stated, “He’s a guy that we were — I’m not going to say down on — but didn’t see him as a starter early through camp.” “I believe that Boutte’s practice philosophy was his greatest asset. I’m really pleased of him for his tenacity. He responded effectively to our early attention on him.
Boutte’s NFL debut was difficult. He was one of the best receiver prospects in college at one point. But because of problems at LSU, his stock eventually dropped to the point where the Patriots took a chance on him in the sixth round.
Boutte had some difficulties after joining the NFL. One grab in Week 1 that he failed to get both feet in bounds on landed him in Bill Belichick’s dog house. The rest of the year, he played little at all. And then there were the gambling charges (withdrawn subsequently).
Boutte appears to be a completely different player in Year 2, and his teammates have noticed.
Kendrick Bourne, the receiver, remarked, “He took an energy shift.” “He changed his mindset to one of “I’m going to be on the field this year.” “I have no doubts that I will make the team.” To succeed on the field, we require such kinds of attitudes and players.
According to Bourne, Boutte’s preparation has changed this year. The seasoned receiver expressed his pride in Boutte’s comeback and mentioned how much his work ethic has improved.
In meetings, Bourne and the coaches have observed that the second-year receiver leaps to answer questions, demonstrating a better understanding of the playbook to the extent that “he knows everybody’s routes.”
The Patriots’ current prospects are not excellent as they are 1-5. Right now, the focus is on making progress toward the future. Bourne acknowledged this to reporters on Thursday at Gillette Stadium.
Boutte, along with players like Drake Maye and Pop Douglas, is one of the young offensive components that Bourne intends to develop over time.
Bourne stated, “More reps, more experience brings more talent like he already has.” Thus, I’m just happy for him, Pop, and these young men. They’re working hard and will be our future.