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The Patriots added another nice piece to their roster when the Buffalo Bills decided not to match New England\u2019s offer sheet and Mike Gillislee is now a member of the Patriots.<\/p>\n

The cost? A fifth-round draft pick. But this is another case where with Brandin Cooks and Kony Ealy the Patriots and Bill Belichick decided to go with a known commodity. New England gave up their first rounder for Cooks who has been very productive for New Orleans and their second-round pick for Ealy and Carolina\u2019s third rounder, a difference of eight slots.<\/p>\n

Gillislee had 577 yards on 101 carries for a 5.7 yard per carry average with eight touchdowns in 2016 backing up LeSean McCoy. The 27-year old added nine receptions out of the backfield. Against the Patriots last year, he had 12 carries for 85 yards and a score in the game in Buffalo.<\/p>\n

He\u2019ll join a stable of running backs including James White, Rex Burkhead, Dion Lewis, D.J. Foster and Brandon Bolden. While Gillislee has never had to stand up for a whole season as a starter, with the Patriots, they have plenty of depth to carry them thru, plus he can contribute in the passing game.<\/p>\n

This signing probably means the end of the line for LeGarrette Blount in New England as Gillislee\u2019s role will undoubtedly be that of the \u201cbig back\u201d in the Patriots offense. He had a stellar 2016 season with over 1100 yards and 18 touchdowns. Blount was never a fan favorite here in New England but in his seasons here, in all fairness, he was a model citizen, a great teammate and being paid around the veteran minimum, a tremendous value.<\/p>\n

So the Patriots raid Buffalo again, Chris Hogan was a restricted free agent last season and Stephon Gilmore was an unrestricted free agent this spring. Gillislee won\u2019t have to worry about knowing many players in the locker room in his first few days.<\/p>\n

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