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We start with Blount, Gray, White, and Develin (our FB).
What resources should the patriots use for additional running backs.
BOLDEN
It would seem that this valuable special teamer should finally be signed to a three year contract. Perhaps, he thinks that he can compete for a starting position elsewhere, but the patriots are a good fit for him. And yes, it is great to see him run once in awhile.
RIDLEY
Folks want to sign him to vet minimum contract. There is no reason for him to do that. Perhaps, he can convince someone to give him starting pay. He should be able to convince someone to give him a show-me contract.
VEREEN
Vereen is very valuable to the patriots. I hope that we pony up the money to keep him. As with Woodhead, I see others luring him away for more money than we are willing to pay.
FREE AGENTS AND DRAFTEES
It is probably time to bring in a mid round draftee (3rd or 4th) This would give us four young backs for the future, with Blount leading the group of youngsters. Of course, we could also bring in free agents.
BOTTOM LINE
GRAY, BLOUNT, BOLDEN, WHITE, ROOKIE, (with a free agent or two as camp competition)
DEVELIN
I don't see RB as a really high need, although Vereen is really a special player.
What resources should the patriots use for additional running backs.
BOLDEN
It would seem that this valuable special teamer should finally be signed to a three year contract. Perhaps, he thinks that he can compete for a starting position elsewhere, but the patriots are a good fit for him. And yes, it is great to see him run once in awhile.
RIDLEY
Folks want to sign him to vet minimum contract. There is no reason for him to do that. Perhaps, he can convince someone to give him starting pay. He should be able to convince someone to give him a show-me contract.
VEREEN
Vereen is very valuable to the patriots. I hope that we pony up the money to keep him. As with Woodhead, I see others luring him away for more money than we are willing to pay.
FREE AGENTS AND DRAFTEES
It is probably time to bring in a mid round draftee (3rd or 4th) This would give us four young backs for the future, with Blount leading the group of youngsters. Of course, we could also bring in free agents.
BOTTOM LINE
GRAY, BLOUNT, BOLDEN, WHITE, ROOKIE, (with a free agent or two as camp competition)
DEVELIN
I don't see RB as a really high need, although Vereen is really a special player.