mgteich

Do we need another RB, and if so in what role?
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We seem to be in great shape with Taylor, Morris, Faulk and Maroney, and with Green-Ellis on the Practice Squad.

Most here don't seem to think that we need a FB. A blocking FB is one possible role for a new RB. Another is a returner. Another is an eventual replacement for Faulk.

Personally, I would sign a veteran blocking FB. Faulk shold be extended, so a replacement is not needed for 3 years. A returner is possible, but I think that Maroney should be in the role of kick returner. We'll see who is our punt returner. Perhaps Maroney or Slater can develop into that role.

Sicilian

I think that depends on how BB thinks he can use the players he has. It's possible he envisions Hochstein as a viable goal line/short yardage blocking FB, and perhaps Baker can play the hybrid FB/TE role (I dont' have anything to base this on, just using it as an example).

If you can piece together the different roles of a FB between multiple players who do other things as well, it may not be a targetted area of need.

ctpatsfan77

I don't think Green-Ellis is eligible for the PS this year.

Also, keep in mind that the Patriots just don't put that much value in the position—certainly not enough to match the offer Evans got from New Orleans, which wasn't exactly big money.

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JSn

Actually, I think we went through this once before and it turned out he was. But he'll get signed away, I think.

I think with 5 RB's, we're set. Ellis might be tough enough to play FB by camp, too.

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Grizzafted

I doubt if it'll happen, but if Knowshon Moreno is still on the board at 23 I hope they take him. Hope for Barwin or English at 34 and cross your fingers for Delmas at 47. We're going to need help in the backfield soon, might as well draft a guy who can carry the load this year. I think Moreno could be a top 15 pick if this draft wasn't so loaded.

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KY Pats Fan

I think Green-Ellis is on the 53 man roster which means the Pats carry 5 RB's. With that, I don't think they pick up another RB except on the PS.

PatsBoy12

I don't know if we need five RBs on the roster, but it couldn't hurt to have them since three of them tend to be injured (Taylor, Maroney, Morris). Also, a running back by committee helped the Pats fall in the top 10 in team rushing last season.

Lloyd_Christmas

I think we go into the season with the 5 RBs (including BGE). I don't think we *need* any other RBs, but it wouldn't shock me if we drafted one somewhere or picked up an UDFA for competition.

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bucky

I don't think BJGE would make it through waivers.

On the other hand, if he can't contribute on ST or as a situation FB, his place on the roster as purely the 5th RB would be less than secure. So maybe a late round RB/FB/ST type to keep on the PS would free up a roster spot.

In terms of using a FB, I think with the signing of Baker, the Pats will be more of a 2 TE team this year. And their power formation experiments with Hochstein have been successful, so I would see that continuing.

WhiZa

I'm pretty sure it was disproven, and BJGE was active on the 45-man roster for 9 games which makes him ineligible for the PS.

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