With the Patriots’ 2018 season done, we’re going to take a look back at the team by position, and provide a few thoughts as to what they might need at that spot moving forward. First up, it’s running back.
2018 depth chart: James White (94 carries, 425 rushing yards, 5 TDs; 87 catches, 751 receiving yards, 7 TDs), Sony Michel (209 carries, 931 yards, 6 TDs), Rex Burkhead (57 carries, 186 yards; 14 catches, 131 receiving yards, 1 TD), Jeremy Hill (4 carries, 25 yards).
Contract status: White (signed through 2020), Michel (signed through 2021 with a team option for 2022), Burkhead (signed through 2020), Hill (free agent).
Burkhead and White were part of an impressive trio that included Michel. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Overview:
Robert Edwards
Burkhead scored the game-winner in overtime against the Chiefs. (Adam Richins/BSJ Photo)
By the numbers:
Saquon Barkley
A few thoughts about the position moving forward:
Chance Patriots address this position in free agency:
James Develin
Chance Patriots address this position in the draft:
Shane Vereen