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Patriots get a harsh reminder that they mistakenly passed on Luther Burden

Musket Fire·Oct 26, 2026 · 4:00 AM CT
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Musket Fire argues the Patriots erred by passing on Bears receiver Luther Burden III, who caught four passes for 130 yards and a touchdown against a depleted New England defense in Week 7. The column credits the last two Patriots draft classes overall but says TreVeyon Henderson's struggles invite second-guessing.

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