The New England Patriots did add the likes of Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins in free agency, but their wide receiver group as a whole is still a young one. Diggs alone, for example, has played more games in the league than his nine youngest teammates combined.

That youth and inexperience was a problem for the group in 2024. A lack of production on one hand was accompanied by a lack of consistent leadership and effort on the other.

So far in 2025, however, the young wideouts have left a positive impression on their new position coach.

“The young group, their work ethic has been great. It’s been fun to watch them put in the extra time,” said wide receivers coach Todd Downing earlier this week.

“They’ll text me questions at night or text Riley Larkin, who’s helping out with this — a ques

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