James White?

[maineman209]

Like many of you have mentioned, JW was a beast earlier in the year as a receiver/running back. Why the change? Is he hurt? Did he piss off the coach? Did he piss off TB12? We were much more dynamic with JW getting more snaps. I barely recognize this current set up, plus I've tumbled in my fantasy league and got killed in the playoffs...Still love 'em though! Go Pats!

Throught the first four games of the season, White was very productive while averaging about 50% of the snaps. He went on a tear during weeks 6 thru 9, while averaging nearly 70% of the snaps, but came down with a thud in week-10 @TEN.

Since the BYE, he's been averaging about 45% of the snaps. In weeks 12 & 13 he was at least as productive as he was during the first four games. The last two games, with Burkhead back, he's averaged about 42% of the snaps, and his touches have been down.

I'm not reading anything into this beyond roster ebb-and-flow, wanting to get Burkhead some reps, wanting to get Michel more reps, opponent-based tactical decisions, and possibly a bit of strategic avoidance of overuse before the playoffs.

IOW, just simple roster management.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Absolutely pathetic the way White is being used. In all 5 of our losses, White has had 4 carries or less.

 

[SammyBlueCat]

What happened to TB "throwing to the open guy" or "taking what the defense give him'?

 

[SHOWTIME15]

What happened to TB "throwing to the open guy" or "taking what the defense give hims'?

He doesn’t trust anyone besides Edelman and Gronk anymore. I love TB12, but it would help if he went to voluntary OTAs...you know?

 

[signbabybrady]

He doesn’t trust anyone besides Edelman and Gronk anymore. I love TB12, but it would help if he went to voluntary OTAs...you know?

Trust me Brady trusts White.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Trust me Brady trusts White.

I mean his receiving corps, but yes, he trusts White. White needs to be the featured back in our game plan.

 

[IllegalContact]

11-12 touches a game should not be a problem

 

[Kontradiction]

Throught the first four games of the season, White was very productive while averaging about 50% of the snaps. He went on a tear during weeks 6 thru 9, while averaging nearly 70% of the snaps, but came down with a thud in week-10 @TEN.

Since the BYE, he's been averaging about 45% of the snaps. In weeks 12 & 13 he was at least as productive as he was during the first four games. The last two games, with Burkhead back, he's averaged about 42% of the snaps, and his touches have been down.

I'm not reading anything into this beyond roster ebb-and-flow, wanting to get Burkhead some reps, wanting to get Michel more reps, opponent-based tactical decisions, and possibly a bit of strategic avoidance of overuse before the playoffs.

IOW, just simple roster management.

Hopefully it pays off. I'd love to see White and Burkhead on the field together in passing situations. Burkhead should be used more out of the slot, IMO.

 

[Uptown]

Wow. Very telling stat. Get Sweet Feet the rock!

 

[Kontradiction]

Wow. Very telling stat. Get Sweet Feet the rock!

The "football players play football" stance was always a dumb one because it's always been clear throughout Week 17 contests that Belichick won't hesitate to rest the important pieces. If that stance hadn't been put to bed before, it should be now. They've made it pretty clear that White has been on a "pitch count."