New England Patriots receiver DeVante Parker had a group of reporters surrounding his locker with questions regarding the fourth-quarter drop he had in the team’s 21-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.
According to Parker, the throw from quarterback Mac Jones was on his fingertips.
“I got my fingertips [on it], I think. But I didn’t get a full grasp of it. I think [that’s a ball I can catch]. But fingertips, though, I don’t know,” Parker said.
The throw from Jones looked like one of the best balls the third-year quarterback has thrown all season. It was an absolute dime that split two defenders and landed perfectly in Parker’s hands.
Keep in mind, Parker might not have seen the replay, and given the emotions from another tough loss, it might have been tough to recall everything that happened in the immediate aftermath of the play.
What happened on the deep pass to DeVante Parker? pic.twitter.com/zH3KHURgp2
— NBC Sports Boston's Patriots Coverage (@NBCSPatriots) October 16, 2023
When looking at the replay, it’s clear that Jones threw a catchable ball that ended up being dropped by Parker. It’s a disappointing ending to another frustrating game from the veteran receiver, who only caught one pass for seven yards.
Absolutely perfect pass from Mac Jones.
Drop from DeVante Parker.#Patriots pic.twitter.com/MMUDNGu8V4
— Henry McKenna (@henrycmckenna) October 15, 2023
Patriots fans weren’t buying Parker’s explanation, and many took to Twitter to share their own thoughts on what happened on the play.
Way to not take responsibility
— Marc with a C (@MP82971) October 16, 2023
Cut him
— Willie Ou (@jocks2stocks) October 16, 2023
He should have said, I didn’t think Mac would throw a good ball – I was so shocked I blanked out.
— clear_sky (@clear_sky617808) October 16, 2023
What you mean what did you see. We saw you drop it in 4k
— A (@stacia1324) October 16, 2023
Ummm…. That’s why the dolphins traded me…
— Bruce (@BGCiummo) October 16, 2023
No accountability. Excellent integrity sir. Just what kind of person this team needs.
— Steven Prescott (@stevengprescott) October 16, 2023
Cut him
— Boston Sports Sufferer (@PFan177) October 16, 2023
Zero accountability
— Liam (@liiamm0) October 16, 2023
Please release him
— scarface3 (@scarface3) October 16, 2023
BB fr gave this dude a raise when he pouted that DHop was gonna get signed
— Stephen (@SteveeOC) October 16, 2023
He dropped a pass he had to catch, that's what happened. Not gonna say that lost the game, this offense just doesn't have it, but that could've been a hero moment
— Matt Mazzola (@Mouthzola) October 16, 2023
He dropped it..pretty decent pass from Mac…mistakes after mistakes after mistakes…it's not getting any better
— CenTexTom (@1ThomasJohn) October 16, 2023
He dropped it?
— Michael Murray (@mickmurray23) October 16, 2023
Reminder, Bill signed this guy to a contract extension lmfao
— MRLZ (@Mearlzz) October 16, 2023
@DeVanteParker11 is clearly not the guy he referred to in the off-season when fans were clamoring for a WR1
— AlecZeoli (@aleczeoli) October 16, 2023
Patriots really paid him and Juju over Jakobi 🙃
— Hunter Miller (@MillerHHunter) October 16, 2023
FINGERTIPS??? pic.twitter.com/DHZI5fr0u0
— mortal (@portalmort) October 16, 2023
Wouldn’t hire him to work at a Burger King he’d probably drop the bag trying to hand it to me out the window.
— Drew (Toxic I Guess) (@drewkerr17) October 16, 2023
Fingertips?!? pic.twitter.com/FAMPvChXkV
— Limit Buyer (@LimitBuyer) October 16, 2023
— I Think You Should Zipline (@Billy_D2411) October 16, 2023
Bro got paid and became the worst WR ever
— TJ Gouge (@tj_gouge) October 16, 2023
Things are going South quick in that locker room
— BobbyK (@Kirbnation) October 16, 2023
