Everything looks easier when you’re catching passes from Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
That looked to be the case for former New England Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton, a perceived second-round draft bust, after he hauled in a 58-yard reception from the three-time Super Bowl champion in Friday’s preseason finale against the Chicago Bears.
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Thornton’s size and speed are tremendous physical gifts that the Patriots spent three NFL seasons trying to tap into. However, the potential never measured up to reality for the former Baylor standout. In three years, Thornton only mustered 39 catches for 385 yards and two touchdowns.
Yet, so far in Kansas City, he has looked like a completely different player.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid is arguably the greatest offensive playcaller in NFL history. If anyone can get the most out of Thornton, it would be Reid and Mahomes.
It’s important to keep in mind that Thornton just turned 25 years old. There is plenty of time for him to figure things out and turn his career around. We’ll see if he can complete the same kind of plays on the field when it really counts in the regular season.
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Watch: Former Patriots draft bust catches 58-yarder from Pat Mahomes