Talk about RB's

[jdlboot14]

RB is an underrated position of uncertainty when considering which players will make for the best group in view of: lead back, overall versatility, youth, contract status, and future leadership.
It seems we'll go into week 1 with Stevenson as #1, and Henderson as #2. After that it's completely unknown.
Since last years training camp, Larison appeared to be a "McDaniel's type" of guy, much like Burkhead but more explosive and athletic.
Also, the more I've watched, the more I think Miller & Montgomery could be valuable and may be a part of Pats future plans. Miller, specifically, looks like he could be the Stevenson replacement after this season.
It should be interesting. Let's talk about it.

 

[mayoclinic]

Henderson had over 900 yards rushing and 1100 yards from scrimmage in 2025, despite (1) having lousy vision and (2) an OL that did not open up a lot of inside holes. If those things get fixed, watch out.

 

[DaBruinz]

Henderson had over 900 yards rushing and 1100 yards from scrimmage in 2025, despite (1) having lousy vision and (2) an OL that did not open up a lot of inside holes. If those things get fixed, watch out.

The O-line should be better. Vision is something that is extremely hard to "fix"/"teach".. But Henderson did have a couple of runs that he went the other way and that he broke for big gains.

Barring injury and the O-line being worse, I would expect Henderson and Stephenson to have about 200 rushes each. I wouldn't be surprised to see them BOTH go over 1000 yards with them both adding 200-300 yards receiving. The 3rd RB, whomever it is, is going to have trouble getting offensive snaps. Which is not a bad problem to have,

What's really interesting is that, despite the O-line being so poor in the run-blocking and teams stacking the box for a good portion of the season, Stephenson had 4.6YPC and Henderson had a 5.1YPC. I could see the additions of Hill and Gilliam adding at least half-yard per carry to each of their YPC totals (barring injury / bad o-line play)

 

[Steve102]

 

[rkarp1]

while I do not believe Stevenson or Henderson are top 5 in the league, I do think combined, they are top 5 in the league.
clearly, there is a need for another 1 or 2 rb's.
but those two together? top 5

 

[pazrul72]

Depends on what you find important the consistent every down banger or the change of pace home run hitter. I think Stevenson is more important because it's harder to find the guy that can take 20-25 snaps a game versus the guy who gets 10-20. That said I like our starters and think they compliment each other nicely. It's purely depth that's concerning if either of those guys goes out for an extended period we are screwed.

 

[TommyD4207]

Henderson will become an even bigger star this year.