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Former three-time First-Team All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman shared his thoughts on the New England Patriots' blockbuster trade for star wide receiver A.J. Brown in the offseason.
Sherman believes the AFC will be a much tougher challenge than it was last season, but he also thinks that Brown's arrival combined with the Year 3 growth of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye should be enough to keep the team in the mix in 2026.
"They just played in the Super Bowl, and the young quarterback, Drake Maye, is one of the most talented in the National Football League. He's only going to continue to improve," Sherman said on The Richard Sherman Podcast. "A.J. Brown is going to be a huge part of that. He's going to be a huge help and boost to his season. ...I think this is a fantastic trade. ...It's really cool to see him reunited with Mike Vrabel. Mike Vrabel never wanted to trade him from the Tennessee Titans.
"That was a front office decision, which they thought they could easily replace him with the kid from Arkansas, and they weren't able to. They were never the same after that. So it seems like he's playing for his dream team. He's going over there with a great attitude about it. He's excited about it. That matters going into these situations, and I think you're going to see a great season from A.J. Brown because of it."
Maye and Brown showed an instant connection throughout the early practices at mandatory minicamp.
How will it look when the practices intensify in the dead heat of summer at training camp? That will be the next test for the new quarterback-receiver duo. Maye has already flashed significant growth under center in the spring.
He was the runner-up for NFL MVP last season behind Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford after finishing with 4,394 passing yards, 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions, along with 450 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground.
With Brown in the mix, the Patriots are staring at the real possibility of having one of the best offenses in the league this season.
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Sherman believes the AFC will be a much tougher challenge than it was last season, but he also thinks that Brown's arrival combined with the Year 3 growth of Patriots quarterback Drake Maye should be enough to keep the team in the mix in 2026.
"They just played in the Super Bowl, and the young quarterback, Drake Maye, is one of the most talented in the National Football League. He's only going to continue to improve," Sherman said on The Richard Sherman Podcast. "A.J. Brown is going to be a huge part of that. He's going to be a huge help and boost to his season. ...I think this is a fantastic trade. ...It's really cool to see him reunited with Mike Vrabel. Mike Vrabel never wanted to trade him from the Tennessee Titans.
"That was a front office decision, which they thought they could easily replace him with the kid from Arkansas, and they weren't able to. They were never the same after that. So it seems like he's playing for his dream team. He's going over there with a great attitude about it. He's excited about it. That matters going into these situations, and I think you're going to see a great season from A.J. Brown because of it."
Maye and Brown showed an instant connection throughout the early practices at mandatory minicamp.
How will it look when the practices intensify in the dead heat of summer at training camp? That will be the next test for the new quarterback-receiver duo. Maye has already flashed significant growth under center in the spring.
He was the runner-up for NFL MVP last season behind Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford after finishing with 4,394 passing yards, 31 touchdowns and eight interceptions, along with 450 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground.
With Brown in the mix, the Patriots are staring at the real possibility of having one of the best offenses in the league this season.
Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Richard Sherman's true thoughts on A.J. Brown's impact with Patriots
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