How important is LeGarrette Blount to the success of the New England Patriots? Well, he is proving to be the 2016 version of 2001 Antowain Smith and 2004 Corey Dillon, a straight-line power back who is taking a bunch of pressure off of Tom Brady.
To put it in perspective, Blount ran for 127 yards and two scores on Sunday; Brady threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns. It’s that kind of balance that is going to sustain the Patriots into January and beyond.
After seven games, Blount’s stat line reads as follows: 566 rushing yards, 4.