The Facts: Now that he's firmly nestled in New England, Hogan's star might be about to rise. "For me, I'm an undrafted guy, so every single year was a battle. Every single year I was on the block -- could be cut, could be released. That's kind of how I approached it," Hogan recently said. "I never took anything for granted. Every single day was an opportunity for me to be on the field, if I was starting, playing or not playing, every single day I came out here ready to work."
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By all accounts, Hogan was the star of New England's offseason workouts and the notion he'll beat his best numbers in Buffalo -- 41 catches, 426 yards and four touchdowns -- is hardly a reach. With Julian Edelman on the mend, Hogan got a head start working with both Tom Brady and Jimmy Garoppolo as well. As NFL.com suggests, it's difficult to project roles for Patriots wide receivers, or anyone on offense. But Hogan was underrated and under-used talent in Buffalo. The Patriots are the kind of team that will maximize his abilities.