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Should Patriots pass on A.J. Brown for this dual blockbuster trade?

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An even bigger trade than A.J. Brown could be out there for the New England Patriots.

The New England Patriots are expected to trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A. J. Brown on or after June 1, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter .

But there isn't a binding deal currently in place that can stop the Patriots from changing their minds. Yes, the Patriots need a No. 1 wide receiver, and Brown is one of the top playmakers in the NFL when healthy and locked in.

Couple his personal relationship with Mike Vrabel, and the two sides appear destined to exchange "I dos" later this offseason. Still, it might behoove the Patriots to consider this recent nugget from Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio regarding Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. "Weโ€™re told that the Jaguars may be trying to lay the foundation for a potential trade into the bottom of round one.

The potential bait could include receiver Brian Thomas Jr. ," Florio wrote. If the Jaguars are interested in trading up to No.