WR Damiere Byrd explains what he wants to bring to the Patriots offense
A couple of former teammates in Carolina are now members of the New England Patriots. Quarterback Cam Newton and wide receiver Damiere Byrd will be reunited once again after spending time with each other on the Panthers.
Byrd signed with New England in March, and was the first free agent signing of 2020. Byrd and Newton do have experience with each other, as the wide receiver spent four seasons in Carolina. Byrd brings a speed element to the New England wide receiver corps, and plans to bring consistency in addition to his ability to turn on the jets.
Byrd recorded 12 catches and 129 yards and two touchdowns in 17 contests during his Carolina career. It will be intriguing to see if he can reach his full potential with New England. Right now, he just wants to play at a consistent level.
“I like to be a consistent player,” the 27-year-old said after participating in the Patriots’ first practice of training camp. “Somebody who can make big plays — and not only make big plays, but make the routine and consistent plays. Obviously, I’m a smaller guy, so I won’t do too many jump balls, but I’m a player that’ll do whatever he has to do for the team regardless.”
It will be interesting to see if he can use his speed to become a playmaking weapon for New England. With his old quarterback in the fold, it certainly is possible.
