Where does Kevin Faulk rank among Pats all-time RBs?
 

This was a good article about Kevin Faulk and whether or not he is one of the best RBs of all time for the Patriots:

New England Patriots Examiner: Kevin Faulk: One of the best running backs in Patriots' history?

Teaser:

"A friend of mine asked me the other day where Kevin Faulk ranks among the best running backs in Patriots' history.
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Initially, I laughed at the suggestion. But he was rather persistent.
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He actually made some compelling arguments. So I decided to take a closer look."

Re: Where does Kevin Faulk rank among Pats alltime RBs?
 

he's up there....

I would put cunningham, martin, nance, collins ahead of him

Re: Where does Kevin Faulk rank among Pats alltime RBs?
 

Stat wise he might not be too high. If there was a stat for clutch catches he'd be ranked pretty high. He's one of those players who never has had big numbers but always comes thru when counted on.

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He's been worth every penny :)

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The article does list some stats.

If you limit the discussion of best ever to career stats, clearly Faulk is among the top 3 best RBs ever.

If you factor in his longevity and how that skews the career numbers, you have to drop him down.

I still think he ranks in the top 10 though.

Career stats:

Among RB's only:
Rushing yards - 8th (within reach of 4th this coming season)
Receptions - 1st
Receiving yards - 1st

Among all Patriot players:
Receptions - 4th
Receiving Yards - 8th
Punt Returns - 6th
Kick Returns -1st

You also have to factor in his rushes/receptions resulting in a first down... it has to be pretty high, as well as his excellent pass protection.

Re: Where does Kevin Faulk rank among Pats alltime RBs?
 

Whatever they are paying that dude, it ain't enough.

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Do any other Patriot backs have 3 rings? I cast aside the #s outside of that. As far as Im concerned, he's the best back we've ever had. Few Pats players have ever been more clutch. That is an EXTREMELY short list. Of maybe one.

Re: Where does Kevin Faulk rank among Pats alltime RBs?
 

He is the best Patriot RB ever period

He is one of the best Patriots ever regardless of position.

If you go by single seasons he may not be up there but his 10 seasons and counting combine to be better than any other patriot IMO. You add in the stats, the clutch plays, the STs, the titles, and the intangibles (like pass protection and protecting the ball) and I don't think there is much question.

There have been guys who doned the uniform who were better (Dillon and Martin come to mind) but no one put in a body of patriot work together like him.


K Faulk :youtheman:

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I like Don Calhoun, but anyone that got to look at john Hannah's ass every time they carried the ball should get an asterisk*

*My grandmother would have averaged a solid 3.5 per carry behind Hog.

Re: Where does Kevin Faulk rank among Pats alltime RBs?
 

He may not be the best statistically, but he may be the most "clutch" RB the Pats have had in their history.