As the 2017 NFL Draft draws closer we’ll profile some of the players that may be on the Patriots radar or that we feel would be a great fit.
The Patriots’ offense needs a big bodied power running back to replace free agent LeGarrette Blount. He was terrific in 2016 rushing for over 1100 yards and a league leading 18 touchdowns but he’s 30 years old now, a time when big backs begin to break down. He slowed considerably down the stretch.
The team could use a younger, upgrade at the big, physical back position, someone that can move the chains on third down.