As the NFL’s Nov. 4 trade deadline approaches, the New England Patriots can go in a handful of different directions.

The Patriots should consider improving their offense, but according to Boston Sports Journal’s Greg A. Bedard, they don’t urgently need a receiver.

“Are you looking at this team and saying they’re one player away in their passing offense from being a contender?” Bedard said on Thursday. “I would say that’s the best part of the team right now with Drake Maye.”

Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte have led New England’s receiving corps, which has performed well. Together, they’ve notched up 50 receptions for 688 yards, scoring three touchdowns.

Bedard believes the Patriots should focus on acquiring a running back or someone who can bolster the running game, rather than target

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