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superheng1688 K.J. Osborne, 26-year-old wide receiver, ready to start a new era for the New England Patriots under head coach Jerod Mayo superheng1688

K.J. Osborne signs contract with New England Patriots to strengthen outside linebackers But he did so without knowing exactly who he would be throwing the ball for next season. But the 26-year-old isn't worried about that. According to a report from NFL Network ( superheng1688  )

Osborne spent the first four years of his career with the Minnesota Vikings after entering the league as a fifth-round draft pick in the 2020 class, before he signed a one-year contract with the Patriots to become a starter. Part of the outside wing room with JuJu Smith-Schuster, Demario Douglas, Kendrick Bourne, Jalen Reagor and Tyquon Thornton, but not yet. It is clear who will step up to be the true quarterback of the National Warriors next season.

'It's definitely a decision,' Osborne said. 'I've talked to coach (Jerod) Mayo and attacking coach (Alex Van Pelt) and things like that about future plans. But I believe everything will take care of itself.'

The Patriots signed veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett to a one-year contract this offseason. And there is speculation that the Patriots will use the No. 3 pick in the 2024 draft on a new quarterback. Which is more likely to be LSU's Jayden Daniels or North Carolina's Drake May. 

Meanwhile, Bailey Zappy, who started six games last year, and Nathan Rourke are two more on the roster after the Patriots traded Mac Jones and Jacksonville. All Jaguars previously 

Over four seasons in Minnesota, Osborne played in 59 games, catching 1,845 yards and 15 touchdowns. In the 2023 season, he had 540 receiving yards, but has been switched between second and third wide receivers. Mario Douglas was the Patriots' best outside wide receiver last season with 561 receiving yards. 

Osborne knows the Patriots will have to work to turn things around after finishing the 2023 season with a 4-13 record, leading to an overhaul this offseason with the appointment of Mayo as the new head coach. Instead of Bill Belichick, who worked for 24 years.

'Yes, it's going to be a tough season,' Osborne said. 'It certainly wasn't the best season last year. Of course, it starts from the top down. We have a great owner and a great head coach. And it starts with the quarterback position, and then everyone, everyone around them. make that man better Make that guy feel comfortable, offensive team, defensive team, special team.'

'And we created it. It doesn't happen overnight. I know what I signed the contract for. It will definitely be difficult. And I want to be the person who helps this organization get back to where it needs to be