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Height: 5-8 Weight: 202 Age: 33
Born: 6/5/1976 Lafayette , LA
College: Louisiana State
Experience: 11th season
I like to refer to Kevin Faulk as the "Cleaner" (Harvey Keitel's character in Pulp Fiction). Put Faulk in the game, and he can solve alot problems. Throughout his Patriot's career, he has been the man on third downs and the go-to-guy in the two minute offense. Clearly Belichick has the greatest respect for his play as well as his professionalism.
As great an impact he has had on offense, I was surprised by how few touches (rushes + receptions) he actually gets on game day (regular season).
2009.....6/game
2008.....9
2007.....7
2006.....4
2005....10
2004.....7
2003....15
2002.....6
2001.....5
His touches primarily occur between the 20s, and in the 2nd and 4th quarters.
From 2001 to the present, Faulks typical regular season consisted of 50 carries and 40 catches....with 2 exceptions....In 2003 with the Patriots RB issues, Faulk became a primary back with 178 carries. In 2008, Matt Cassel clearly depended on Faulk, with Faulk posting a career high 58 receptions and a career high of 6 TDs (3 receiving, 3 rushing).
Faulk had a great season last year, and his clutch performances in tight games has been a constant throughout his career.
What is Kevin Faulks future with this team? In 2009, his yards/rush and yards/reception remain consistent with his career stats. The eyeball test tells me that he is not nearly as quick a runner with a thicker body. This is the last year of his current contract that pays $2.9 mill salary, 0.5 mill bonus, and counts $4 mill on the cap.
BB loves veteran backs, just look at the roster. But with age comes injury issues and slower legs. BB appears to be turning over the roster favoring youth over years. Positions that we once believed were veteran-only roster spots (LB) have succumbed to the youth movement. I have to believe that this position won't get the same treatment. The coaches and QB must know their 3rd down back will be error-free in execution. He must be able to pick up the blitz or release out of the backfield with precision. I expect Faulk to be resigned for 2 years, but at a slightly lower wage. I can't think other teams will throw $3 mill at a 6-8 touch guy who is advancing in years. Loyalty will also keep him in New England. Maybe BB will use a 2nd or a mid round draft pick for this position's future....quickness comes with young legs.
Career stats http://www.nfl.com/players/kevinfaulk/profile?id=FAU126264
Born: 6/5/1976 Lafayette , LA
College: Louisiana State
Experience: 11th season
I like to refer to Kevin Faulk as the "Cleaner" (Harvey Keitel's character in Pulp Fiction). Put Faulk in the game, and he can solve alot problems. Throughout his Patriot's career, he has been the man on third downs and the go-to-guy in the two minute offense. Clearly Belichick has the greatest respect for his play as well as his professionalism.
As great an impact he has had on offense, I was surprised by how few touches (rushes + receptions) he actually gets on game day (regular season).
2009.....6/game
2008.....9
2007.....7
2006.....4
2005....10
2004.....7
2003....15
2002.....6
2001.....5
His touches primarily occur between the 20s, and in the 2nd and 4th quarters.
From 2001 to the present, Faulks typical regular season consisted of 50 carries and 40 catches....with 2 exceptions....In 2003 with the Patriots RB issues, Faulk became a primary back with 178 carries. In 2008, Matt Cassel clearly depended on Faulk, with Faulk posting a career high 58 receptions and a career high of 6 TDs (3 receiving, 3 rushing).
Faulk had a great season last year, and his clutch performances in tight games has been a constant throughout his career.
What is Kevin Faulks future with this team? In 2009, his yards/rush and yards/reception remain consistent with his career stats. The eyeball test tells me that he is not nearly as quick a runner with a thicker body. This is the last year of his current contract that pays $2.9 mill salary, 0.5 mill bonus, and counts $4 mill on the cap.
BB loves veteran backs, just look at the roster. But with age comes injury issues and slower legs. BB appears to be turning over the roster favoring youth over years. Positions that we once believed were veteran-only roster spots (LB) have succumbed to the youth movement. I have to believe that this position won't get the same treatment. The coaches and QB must know their 3rd down back will be error-free in execution. He must be able to pick up the blitz or release out of the backfield with precision. I expect Faulk to be resigned for 2 years, but at a slightly lower wage. I can't think other teams will throw $3 mill at a 6-8 touch guy who is advancing in years. Loyalty will also keep him in New England. Maybe BB will use a 2nd or a mid round draft pick for this position's future....quickness comes with young legs.
Career stats http://www.nfl.com/players/kevinfaulk/profile?id=FAU126264
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