Patriots Cobbling Together Backfield, but Offense Still Runs Through Tom Brady

December 24, 2015   ·   Erik Frenz   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots will take the field with a pizza boy at running back if they have to.
Tom Brady, like any quarterback, benefits from an efficient running game that can keep the offense on schedule. That being said, the Patriots' running game has not been a big part of the offense's success over the past two seasons, and it's not expected to be.
That's why the Patriots can cobble together their backfield, because the offense still runs through Brady at quarterback.
The Patriots already lost Dion Lewis to injured reserve this year and gave second-year running back James White a bigger role on offense as a result. But their adjustments aren't done just yet; LeGarrette Blount was lost for the season due to an injured hip, forcing the Patriots into an even stickier situation at running back.
The Patriots signed Steven Jackson this week, which gives them an experienced veteran to fill in for Blount as a between-the-tackles runner who can also contribute in the ...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article is property of BleacherReport.com