While the Patriots have no shortage of options at running back, it doesn’t appear they have a No. 1-caliber rusher on hand. With that in mind, the reigning Super Bowl champions are interested in bringing back previous starter LeGarrette Blount, and they have an offer on the table for him, reports Michael Giardi of CSNNE (Twitter link).
Blount would like to re-sign with the Patriots, per Giardi, which isn’t surprising considering the success the former Buccaneer and Steeler has had in two New England stints. The seven-year veteran is now coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career, having amassed career highs in carries (299), yards (1,161) and touchdowns (an NFL-leading 18). Although the bruising Blount is a non-factor in the passing game, New England has complements capable of serving as receiving threats in Super Bowl LI hero James White, Dion Lewis and the newly signed Rex Burkhead.
The workhorse-needy Pats hosted a more high-profile free agent back in Adrian Peterson earlier this month, though they may have done that to give them more leverage in talks with Blount. Like Peterson, the 30-year-old Blount hasn’t encountered a robust market for his services this offseason, and that was also the case last spring. As a free agent in 2016, Blount didn’t sign until April 12, when he took an incentive-laden deal that featured a meager base salary of $760K.
I’d still rather have Peterson.
Rather have Blount back.
Why? Blount is a product of the system. Peterson is one of the top rushers of this generation. You wouldn’t stick Blount in that category would you?? And at this point they’re both looking at 1 or 2 year incentived deals with low base salaries, so why not go for the higher ceiling?
Peterson is coming off of 2 down seasons. typically get better with age… and frankly let’s call it what it is; Peterson is a product of PEDs!
Anyone thinking a guy coming off a career threatening injury and came back EARLY and set modern records is clean is notmplayijg with a full deck.
Peterson>Blount, and it isn’t even close. Bill masterfully utilizes whomever lines up behind Brady. Count em, White/Lewis/Blount/Ect… until the end of time, they’ll be able to plug “_______” behind Brady and be effective. Adding Peterson can be game changing for this franchise.
No chance Peterson goes to Pats.
Blount is a perfect fit, has had many huge plays and loves the Pats. Hope he stays!!!!!
Same with Peyton and his “wifes” HGH, no one heals that quickly..