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Patriots ‘optimistic’ about getting DeAndre Hopkins for Mac Jones

DeAndre Hopkins during the 2022 season for the Arizona Cardinals.
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Mac Jones is handling business as the Patriots’ starting quarterback this offseason, but there is ‘growing optimism’ that New England could have him a No. 1 wide receiver.

DeAndre Hopkins, a free agent, arrived in New England on Wednesday and is still there.

RELATED: DeAndre Hopkins may potentially be a new weapon for Mac Jones with Patriots visit

Mark Daniels, who covers the Patriots for Massachusetts Live, reports the visit has been well on both sides. Hopkins posted a photo to Instagram of him and Matthew Judon, Patriots’ defensive end.

Jones stated during a practice that he would love to have Hopkins on the team. 

RELATED: Patriots QB Mac Jones on WR DeAndre Hopkins: “We’d love to have him”

Does Bill Belichick or Robert Kraft make an offer before Hopkins leaves?

New England’s offense may be one receiver away from being dynamic.

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