Javon Baker

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said “The last couple weeks, he’s put together great weeks of practice. Now hopefully he gets an opportunity to play some receiver” when asked about rookie WR Javon Baker.

“He’s an explosive player. We need to see that on Sunday,” Mayo continued. He sure seems to be hinting at a real role for Baker against the Titans this week. Baker was finally active in Week 8 for the first time since Week 2. It sounds like he could be coming for Tyquan Thornton and K.J. Osborn’s snap shares in Week 9, and could possibly go further in the pecking order if he looks good against Tennessee.