Talented wide receiver A.J. Brown’s move from the Philadelphia Eagles to the New England Patriots was one of the blockbuster trades during the NFL offseason. After months of speculation about his future in Philadelphia, Brown was reunited with his former Tennessee Titans coach, Mike Vrabel, in New England.
Brandon Graham Addresses A.J. Brown’s Trade to Patriots
During an appearance on the “GMFB” show on Thursday, two-time Super Bowl champion Brandon Graham made his feelings on Brown’s trade from the Eagles to the Patriots clear.
“I think it’s gonna be great this year for both sides because everybody is happy,” Graham said. “You don’t wanna be in the house frustrated over things that sometimes you can’t control. And I understand where he (Brown) is, where he was as a receiver. I do understand that it’s all about production and some people have to live differently.
“I mean, I wouldn’t probably have handled it the way he did, but at the same time, I can get exactly why he was frustrated. I think it’s gonna be a great year for both parties. Because he’s coming out excited just like the team. I think that them guys are getting better, seeing as they was down in Florida together. That’s something that we haven’t had in some years now because of the frustration.”
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Brown was reportedly frustrated with his role in the Eagles offense, despite being a key cog in the Super Bowl LIX win. The wide receiver’s relationship with quarterback Jalen Hurts also broke down, leading to his departure from Philadelphia.
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Tom Brady Addresses Brown’s Fit on Patriots
During Wednesday’s segment of the “New Heights” podcast, NFL legend Tom Brady detailed the frustration that wide receivers like Brown undergo in the offense, addressing his fit with the Patriots over the Eagles.
“We’re gonna see it again this year,” Brady said. “Who’s the next unhappy receiver? And I understand it. I mean, they want to be involved in the game, you know. And A.J. wanted to be involved. I covered a lot of those Eagles games.
“That passing offense, that’s not what that team’s known for. So now he’s actually going to a team where they are more known for their passing offense. So, you know, there will be maybe a little more satisfaction from him from that standpoint.”
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Last season, Brown’s production slipped to its lowest point in his Eagles career. He averaged 66.9 yards per game and 12.9 yards per catch, earning a PFN Wide Receiver Impact score of 79.9, No. 12 in the league. He registered 1,003 yards on 78 receptions, resulting in seven touchdowns last season.
