this leaves sam aiken as the WR3…and the Pats extremely vulnerable to further injuries at the position. They have gone from very thin to in big trouble. I have to think that Tate will factor into this offense.

Now’s the perfect time for Watson to step up.

ETA for his return? The Pats still have plenty of pass options.

How serious is the break? I ask because there have been receivers who’ve played with broken arms – Reggie Rucker back in 1974 competed four straight games with a broken arm and kept making catches.

Reche Caldwell – it seems the Patriots are going to make Brandon Tate a factor in the offense – from what I understand he’s been hitting the playbook all the time he’s been on the injury list.