Do the Patriots have options?

Following the release of Kenbrell Thompkins earlier today, a lot of Patriots fans went into panic mode on Twitter, venting their outrage and confusion. I get it, I do. We're struggling on offense (to put it lightly), and we waived one of the few receivers Brady has vocally expressed his trust in. It just doesn't add up. And it especially doesn't make sense that we would cut him the day before our big prime time, Sunday night match-up against an undefeated team. 

This leaves 5 WRs on the Patriots roster. Edelman, Amendola, Dobson, LaFell, and Slater (Brian Tyms should be active next week...fingers crossed). Not a lot of big names, right? 

Hopefully:

• LaFell continues to improve. He showed some good things Monday night. 
• Amendola stays healthy and is incorporated into the offense more. 
• Dobson is active, starting tomorrow. If he's ready to go, then start him. He's mainly our only 'deep threat'. 
• Tyms makes it onto the 53 man roster. He was exciting to watch during the preseason. If he and Brady can establish some chemistry, I love the idea of Tyms becoming a go-to guy. 
• Edelman continues to be Edelman. Stay healthy, Jules!

Now, if these things don't all happen or play out like we want them to, what are the Patriots options? Do they even have any options? Yes, and here's what I think:

• Sign Devon Wylie. Lovvved Devon Wylie when he was at Fresno State, followed him all throughout the draft, and supported him in Kansas City, Arizona, and San Francisco. The guy can play. He's short and fast... Sound familiar? He could possibly be Wes Welker 2.0 for Brady. Ehem, attention Coach Belichick: check him out!
• Nate Burleson is still a free agent. He's another one of my favorite non-Patriots. He would bring veteran experience to a fairly young receiving corp. I think he and Brady could be a nice duo. 
• Switching from WR to TE, Tony Gonzalez said he isn't opposed to coming out of retirement to play for a Super Bowl contending team. While New England certainly hasn't looked like a Super Bowl caliber team so far, Tony G of all people knows that finding the missing pieces changes everything. Giving Brady another target and some depth and security at the TE/Receiver position could tremendously alter this Patriots offense. He's 38 but doesn't seem to have lost a step. He's in the best shape of his life, and he deserves a ring. I'd be on the phone with him, asap! 

I hate to keep giving Brady new weapons for him to have to build chemistry and trust with, but this is what it's come down to, now. Building those two things takes time, which is crucial right now. But, if we'd start incorporating the guys we already have into the game plan now, and still take a look at possibly signing one (or all 3) of those players, we could increase our chances of winning. 

Keep in mind that no matter who we sign, no one will fix all of the teams problems. We can't ask and expect one player to make all the difference. But we could give TB more talent to play around with by signing some extra help. 

If all else fails, we can always bring back Ochocinco and sign TO. Absolutely not. Totally kidding. Hahaha. 

(but really, ^^ Devon Wylie) 

As always, Go Pats.