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November 5, 2007 RB follow-up
By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff
Patriots coach Bill Belichick made his weekly appearance on sports radio 850 WEEI in Boston today as part of "Patriots Monday" programming. During his interview, Belichick was asked if the Patriots might consider bringing in running back Corey Dillon.
Dillon's agent, Steve Feldman, said on Saturday that Dillon would consider a return if the Patriots were interested.
Belichick explained that he's happy with the four running backs on the roster, and it isn't in the team's plans to add a fifth running back. He added that a key part of the consideration is special teams, as the team has come to rely on the contributions of backs Heath Evans and Kyle Eckel in those areas. Eckel was credited with two special teams tackles Sunday against the Colts.
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Actually some of us value ST contributions and Eckel in particular
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This is known as "bad luck." RAH
Eckel's big tackle yesterday, taken by itself, is more of a contribution than everything Dillon would've done combined over the next 3-4 weeks anyways. People in general always do seem to sell ST short, even though that was pretty clearly the deciding factor in yesterday's game, but one of the things that I like most about this board is that that really isn't the case here. Patsfans is one of the only fan communities I've seen that tends to understand the importance of ST.
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Belichick explained that he's happy with the four running backs on the roster, and it isn't in the team's plans to add a fifth running back. He added that a key part of the consideration is special teams, as the team has come to rely on the contributions of backs Heath Evans and Kyle Eckel in those areas. Eckel was credited with two special teams tackles Sunday against the Colts.
I have to admit I am surprised to hear that... ah, well...
I have to admit I am surprised to hear that... ah, well...
Remember, injuries can change any situation. Not that that would be a good thing.
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This is known as "bad luck." RAH
I went to the ND/Navy game and the Pats/Colts games this weekend and I saw on tv that Corey Dillion wants to come back to play for the Pats. I am sure this has already been posted but do you think he will come back?
I went to the ND/Navy game and the Pats/Colts games this weekend and I saw on tv that Corey Dillion wants to come back to play for the Pats. I am sure this has already been posted but do you think he will come back?
consider BB recently said "Im happy with the 4 backs we have"
no
its clear we use our guys on ST..anyone. Morris did it..Evans and Eckel play ST. Dillon does not..oh and Faulk does too
i guess hes confident in Faulk as the main backup..and i am too. Hes an X Factor and maybe the most under appreciated Patriot for quiet awhile
I would like Dillon back..bring a physical aspect to our run game..but i dont think theres any RB good enough that can also play ST available
Maybe yes..maybe no..they DO need another RB for teh remainder of the year..sure, they might get by..of course..but with Maroney and Faulk...and Evans and Eckel...if one of the two goes down..big trouble..always harder to bring someone in fast..in an emergency..I think it's very possible,,that make a move in the week..later on..
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