Is >>RUNNING<< Back a priority for next season?

PatsDeb · Nov 30, 2015

YES. I have never liked Blount. He only gets going when the opponent gets tired. He runs right at the line almost every time for 1-2 yards. The one or two good games he has during a season is not worth the rest of the frustration that is him.

Marinlik · Nov 30, 2015

JayNM said:
I think we are relying waaay too much on Roberts to pan out. But, to add to your point, I would be more than ok with an improved Coleman (he was playing ok) and, more importantly, Terrel Brown, who was doing a good job as our number 2 CB before he went down, as our number 3.

Brown has had some injury problems, and isn't young any more. I would be surprised if he has an impact for our D next year.

Brady_to_Moss · Nov 30, 2015

Barkley from Penn State please

cupofjoe1962 · Nov 30, 2015

Here is a list of 2016 free agents

http://nfltraderumors.co/2016-nfl-free-agents-list/

James Starks is a name that interests me.

We know the Patriots are not going to pay top dollar for a running back.

We will probably end up drafting a RB, but Starks may be a good fit for a guy who probably won't break the bank.

reflexblue · Nov 30, 2015

JayNM said:
With the emergence of Butler and Ryan as a great 1,2 CB combo (so far), all our best players under contract for at least one more season, don't you guys feel that our biggest need is a "running, RB"?

Blount is ok-ish, but he simply takes too much time to get into rhythm in any given play. He takes waay too long to hit the holes and has no outside speed at all.

White is the definition of a JAG, IMO. Mediocre speed, strength, agility, motor and separation. Heck, even Bolden looked better as catching RB.

With a legitimate running threat, plus the absolute daredevil that is lewis, we could realibly run the ball and take some of the steam of Brady (who, let's not forget, is 38 years old)

I can go with a running back. While Blount is adequate we need someone that is more dynamic, not just a battering ram thats inconsistent from game to game.

PatsFan2 · Nov 30, 2015

Blount is not even a battering ram if there is no Hole there is no Blount...he couldn't even get us three yards consistently. That's why I couldn't fantom why we got rid of Jonas Gray atleast he alway moved forward.

TheFlyingWedge · Nov 30, 2015

Blount tends to pitter patter near the line of scrimmage too much.

PatsFan2 · Nov 30, 2015

TheFlyingWedge said:
Blount tends to pitter patter near the line of scrimmage too much.

Blount plans to do a duo with Maroney on dancing with the stars...let him keep it up he will pitter patter himself off this Team soon enough.

Mack Herron · Nov 30, 2015

I understand they are 10-1, and they can beat anyone when healthy. But without Lewis, the Pats lack a credible RB and it cost them a game last night. The reality is that Bolden is our best RB. When Blount is released, I predict his career will be over. Lewis is gone, and Edelman might return for the playoffs. Without passing targets, the problem is acute and may need to be addressed sooner rather than later.
Edit: Sooner.

cupofjoe1962 · Nov 30, 2015

CJ Anderson is a RFA & Hillman is a free agent.

I wish it was the other way because that dude can run on a wet field.

I would guess Anderson would get a 2nd round offer, which removes us.

PatriotReign · Nov 30, 2015

I'd love to have Ezekiel Elliot but there's no way we could get him. Maybe if our first hadn't been stolen a trade up could have been feasible.

JayNM · Nov 30, 2015

Honestly, RB are highly touted as once were. We could find a very good RB in FA and draft one in the middle rounds. I just hope to upgrade Blount, White and Bolden...

JayNM · Nov 30, 2015

PatriotReign said:
I'd love to have Ezekiel Elliot but there's no way we could get him. Maybe if our first hadn't been stolen a trade up could have been feasible.

I remember that I had hoped for a trade up for Todd Gurley. Not taking anything away from Brown, and in the long run I know this was the right choice, but imagine a backfield with Gurley and Lewis? Insane

rochrist · Nov 30, 2015

AzorianPats said:
Id say an in between the tackles RB might be right now the #1 priority.

Fortunatly, you can get decent ones later in the draft or even UDFA.

Solder, Vollmer, Cannon, and Flemming are fine at tackle, and we really cant get much younger at CB. Blount is upgradable.

And inside RB will /never/ be Bill's #1 priority. It just won't.

The Gr8est · Nov 30, 2015

JayNM said:
Honestly, RB are highly touted as once were. We could find a very good RB in FA and draft one in the middle rounds. I just hope to upgrade Blount, White and Bolden...

Of the three, Bolden is the one I'd most like to keep.

Underrated player.

JayNM · Nov 30, 2015

The Gr8est said:
Of the three, Bolden is the one I'd most like to keep.

Underrated player.

I agree. But because he is a good special teamer and, for the looks of it, better as catching threat than White.
Still don't like having him on offense

The Gr8est · Nov 30, 2015

JayNM said:
I agree. But because he is a good special teamer and, for the looks of it, better as catching threat than White.
Still don't like having him on offense

I don't want him as the lead RB, but I like him as part of the rotation, and we all know he is a gr8 ST player.

Without a 1st round pick maybe the Pats double dip at RB since RBs last longer than other positions.

PaulNEPats · Nov 30, 2015

I hope so, but we'll probably end up drafting a bunch of lineman and 3 TEs

RobertWeathers · Nov 30, 2015

PaulNEPats said:
I hope so, but we'll probably end up drafting a bunch of lineman and 3 TEs

We are dearth at the safety-who-really-plays-special-teams role.

RobertWeathers · Nov 30, 2015

The Gr8est said:
Of the three, Bolden is the one I'd most like to keep.

Underrated player.

So Blount is out?

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