New England Patriots second-year receiver Demario Douglas voiced frustration on Monday over not seeing the ball much early in the season.
Douglas has two catches for 12 yards on three targets through two games, including zero targets in Sunday’s overtime loss to Seattle.
The wideout admitted it’s been difficult not to be part of the offense much after leading the Pats in receiving last season. Asked if he’s been able to showcase his talent, Douglas replied, “Last year. Not yet this year.”
Starting quarterback Jacoby Brissett was asked on WEEI about Douglas’ comments.
“I’m glad he’s frustrated. If he wasn’t, that would be more alarming than him not getting the ball to be honest to you,” Brissett said, via Boston.com. “You just explain it to him, you’re going to have those games where it happens like that.
“It’s the second game of the year. We’re still trying to figure out our identity and how this thing is going to play out as far as the offense. It’s a long season ahead. I told him, man, there’s 15 games left … it’s a lot of football ahead of us. Obviously, we’re still getting better as a whole, individually, as an offense. I’m glad he’s frustrated, but I’ll see how he uses the frustration the right way.”