New England Patriots WR Kyle Williams is the team’s ‘X-factor’ at receiver, in the opinion of The Athletic’s Chad Graff, who writes that the rookie ‘excels off the line of scrimmage, was great against man coverage in college and wins downfield,’ which Graff notes were ‘three traits the Patriots sorely lacked last season.’ Graff adds that ‘a lot rides on Williams’ development,’ as he could become a starter opposite WR Stefon Diggs (knee) with WR Demario Douglas in the slot.
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