Not much has gone right for the Patriots this season, and the team currently sits at 1-6 on the year. Frustration has grown in the case of another member of the receiving corps. 
Kayshon Boutte began the season behind a number of receivers on New England’s depth chart. Returnees Demario Douglas, Tyquan Thornton and the then-injured Kendrick Bourne found themselves higher in the packing order; the same was also true of free agent addition K.J. Osborn and second-round rookie Ja’Lynn Polk. Boutte was inactive for the first two weeks of the season, but he has since seen his workload increase considerably.
Still, that has not translated into a notable uptick in targets. The 2023 sixth-rounder’s largest involvement in a game so far was in Week 6 when he recorded three receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown. Boutte has specifically requested for plays to be called for him during recent games, something he feels should not be necessary.
“For me personally, in the game, I get frustrated when I’m not getting thrown the ball knowing that I’ve caught every ball that’s thrown to me this season,” Boutte said (via MassLive’s Mark Daniels). “So, I just feel like I would always go to the sideline and demand the ball. So, whether it was that deep ball – I asked for that. The Texans game, I asked for that. So, I feel like I shouldn’t have to really ask.”
The LSU product has hauled in eight of 10 targets in 2024, and his catch percentage leads all New England receivers. His 17.4 yards per reception average is the highest mark on the team, an indication he could be in line for a larger involvement in the passing game as the season moves forward. Developing rookie quarterback Drake Maye (who is now in place as New England’s starter) is of course the team’s top priority for 2024, and strong play from the receiver spot would be key in that process.
Osborn – whose playing time has been reduced since he returned to the lineup – has also been frustrated with his usage in 2024. The former Viking signed a one-year, $4MM pact to head to New England as the team sought out upgrades in the passing game. Part of than plan in that respect was development from recent draftees such as Douglas, Thornton and Boutte. The latter was the subject of an investigation into gambling during his time in college, but charges were dropped in July.
Boutte, 22, made just five appearances during his rookie campaign, one which included being benched for eight consecutive games. He remains attached to his rookie contract through 2026, so plenty of time remains for the Patriots to sort out his role on offense. It will be interesting to see how things shake out at the receiver spot moving forward with multiple members of the unit making it known they are dissatisfied.
SO ?
Just find out what kind of breakfast pastry he prefers,
and get him a different ROLL.
OR
Could be he is not a “Morning Person”
and would prefer a ………………………..
DINNER ROLL !!
Gotta love these whiny divas making millions of dollars a year and complaining about “not happy with their role”.
Here’s a tip for you, Kayshon… PLAY BETTER AND STOP YOUR WHINING.
“PLAY BETTER AND STOP YOUR WHINING” that’s probably what your HS Freshman team head coach told you too… which is why you’re here commenting and Kayshon is with the Pats.
Boutte isn’t even making one million this year.
He wants his opportunity and from everything we’ve seen in the limited opportunities he gotten he deserves it. Same guys saying stuff like this are same ones mad when they accuse somebody of not having passion. The man obviously wants to succeed if he’s this frustrated.
From an outside perspective genuinely as good as he’s been in the limited role he does deserve more attention. Obviously, you don’t know what he’s like off the field which there’s been concerns or what he’s like at practice but We are talking about a guy who at points after his freshman and sophomore year was a projected top 10 pick. What do the patriots have to lose
This is the same guy that played with Jayden Daniels Brian Thomas Jr and Malik Nabers at LSU
He and Pop are the only two WR’s worth a crap on that team. Maye looks his way often and he’s been making the plays. Problem is, the offensive line isn’t doing their job so Maye doesn’t have the time to wait for Boutte to get open.
They have by far the worst wideouts in the league.
Personality wise? Yeah. Talent wise? Id say maybe theres one or two teams worse
Talent wise it’s by far the worst.
Of the many problems with this team, all the receivers are the same guy or level of talent. There’s 5 WR3s. Get rid of them.
5 might be stretching it. Idk if that many could even be the Steelers’ WR3
Boutte cheeks