Patriots reportedly ‘sound just like the leaders’ to land DeAndre Hopkins

The Patriots are nonetheless within the combine for DeAndre Hopkins, however the Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns are “lurking”, in line with ESPN nationwide correspondent Sal Paolantonio.

Paolantonio made the feedback Tuesday throughout an look on ESPN’s Keyshawn, J-Will and Max.

“I consider so. There’s mutual curiosity,” Paolantonio stated. “Invoice Belichick likes DeAndre Hopkins, likes his sport, and DeAndre Hopkins likes the state of affairs in New England, is aware of Invoice O’Brien. It’s an ideal match at a time after they want a large receiver that may get separation. They want any person like that.”

Hopkins visited the Patriots earlier this month in Foxborough.

MassLive’s Mark Daniels wrote that Hopkins’ assembly with the Patriots was “constructive on each side.” There’s “optimism” that the Patriots can attain a cope with Hopkins, in line with Jeff Howe of The Athletic.

Hopkins is “no rush” to signal with a group in line with ESPN’s Mike Reiss, who famous Hopkins’ determination might come nearer to coaching camp in July. Hopkins additionally visited the Tennessee Titans.