Sony Michel has always been at his best when he was part of a running back committee. Last night we saw why and at the same time got a reminder of the player that he was at Georgia. He looked like the dynamic running back who can make plays in the running game and passing game. It was a small sample but if the Patriots can get what they got…
For everyone like me who would rather watch a 38-35 game over a 24-21 game, we may be out of luck when watching the Patriots this season. I’m okay with it too if this is what it’s going to look like for the next six months or so. The Patriots offensive line and running backs were completely dominant on Thursday night in a 35-0 preseason win over Philadelphia. Now, in…
AP Photo/Chris Szagola) As far as preseason games go, this one was about as perfect as it gets. Aside from injuries to N’Keal Harry and Josh Uche, it was an ideal night for New England as the Patriots hammered the Eagles 35-0 in the second game of the preseason. The defense held Philadelphia to just 163 yards of total offense while Mac Jones (146 yards) and Cam Newton (103 yards,…
Photo by Steven Senne/AP. Follow me on twitter @zcarey13 The Patriots kicked off their 2021 campaign Thursday night against the Washington Football Team. The Patriots came out victorious, winning by a final score of 22-13. I could type up a long piece about the game and what I saw, but Kevin Stone has been doing a fantastic job relentlessly covering the Patriots’ position by position for the preseason. Instead, I…
No matter who the Patriots quarterback is this season, their job may be a lot easier. Not because of the wide receivers or tight ends they signed and not just because of their outstanding offensive line, but because this group of running backs may be one of the best in the NFL and it was on display Thursday night. Led by rookie Rhamondre Stevenson (127 yards, 2 TD’s, one for…
Image courtesy of Getty Images For years, the Patriots offense was centered around Tom Brady and throwing the football. Then, things shifted philosophically during the 2018 season. The emphasis was on running the football more. Bill Belichick used the team’s two first round picks in that draft on offensive tackle Isaiah Wynn and running back Sony Michel, both out of Georgia. Michel looked like a lead back during his rookie…
Running back Rhamondre Stevenson , linebacker Cameron McGrone (knee) and safety Joshuah Bledsoe (wrist) are opening on the active/non-football injury list. That means that they are not cleared for practice but once they are cleared, they can come off the list at anytime. Stevenson is a bit of a surprise. Of the three rookies, he was the one expected to make the most immediate impact this season as a compliment…
Rhamondre Stevenson is one of the few running backs in this draft who has size, is an elite level pass blocker and can contribute in the passing game. Stevenson wasn’t the guy all the time for the Sooners but when he finally got his opportunity to be the lead back, he capitalized on it. Stevenson rushed for 1,100 yards and 13 touchdowns in his career in a rotational role. He……