Eli Raridon’s early growth creating new opportunities for Patriots offense

The following week, Raridon was on scene again, generating one of the team's explosive plays in a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers by fighting through defensive pass interference to haul in a 30-yard catch.

As Raridon has made his first two receptions in the NFL count, his coaches have enjoyed the growth the 22-year old has shown early on.

"He made some great progress. I think from day one, just a transformation from when he initially got here to where he is now, but also excited about where he's going," tight ends coach Thomas Brown said Thursday.