by Zack Cox on Thu, Jan 11, 2018 at 10:23AM 1,474 FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots enjoyed remarkable injury luck in 2016. That hasn’t been the case this season. The list of Patriots players who have missed games due to injury in 2017 includes nearly every offensive skill player: Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Rex Burkhead, James White, Mike Gillislee, Danny Amendola, Malcolm Mitchell. Of the various wide receivers... NESN.com
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How James White Can (And Can’t) Replace Dion Lewis In Patriots Offense
Share this: New England Patriots fans must resign to an immediate future without their most versatile and explosive running back. Dion Lewis reportedly needs a second surgery on his left knee, and while it’s certainly not a worst-case scenario, it will absolutely negatively affect the Patriots’ offense while he’s out. Lewis is dangerous on handoffs, using a combination of burst and quickness to make defenders miss in close quarters. He’s perhaps even better as a receiver with the versatility to catch passes out of the backfield, in the slot and outside. He uses his agility to make defenders miss in space. Perhaps most importantly, he gives the Patriots a degree of unpredictability. When he’s on the field, the Patriots can run the ball just as well