Barkley was speaking to Dan Graziano of ESPN, saying that Brown has always been a fan of New England, even retelling a story of being excited to catch passes from former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady.

Stefon Diggs, who is the leading wide receiver for the Patriots, had only 10 yards more than him. However, he had fewer touchdowns (4) and his 11.9 YPG was lower than that of the Eagles’ wide receiver (12.9 YPG). The next best figure for the Patriots came from tight end Hunter Henry (768 yards).

As mentioned above, the Browns' offensive line is in a full-blown crisis. Leader Joel Bitonio could retire and Wyatt Teller posted on social media that he won’t be back. That means it is crucial to draft a starter with the No. 6 or 24 pick this year for the OL, and ideally a WR with the other.

Everyone is asking the wrong question with regard to A.J. Brown. It isn’t, “Should the Eagles trade him?” It’s, “Who will replace him?” You have to start there. It is the independent variable. You have to define it in order to solve the rest of the equation.