The New England Patriots could reportedly make a push for a talented veteran receiver this offseason. Per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, the Patriots might "get involved" if Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin hits the free agent market.

Liam Coen bolted for a head coaching job after spending one season as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offensive coordinator. It was well deserved for Coen, who helped elevate the Bucs' offense to a top-five unit in the league with Baker Mayfield under center despite losing star wideout Chris Godwin to a season-ending injury midway through the season.

"Nothing is more important to the Bucs this offseason than the Chris Godwin contract situation, and it could come to a head in Indianapolis. What appears certain is the Bucs want

There are several other talented pending free agents at the wide receiver position. USA TODAY Sports is here to rank them. Higgins is not just the top wide receiver in this year's free agent class, he very well may be the top player in the class.

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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are working toward a new contract for wide receiver Chris Godwin as general manager Jason Licht and head coach Todd Bowles rained praise on him when speaking to reporters at the scouting combine Tuesday in Indianapolis.

I entered this mock draft with the assumption that the Patriots missed out on Tee Higgins and Chris Godwin in free agency. They can’t afford to go into Year 2 of Drake Maye with a lackluster receiving corps.

In free agency, the Patriots are viewed as Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin or bust, per a source with knowledge of their thinking.