"It's really simple. If the New England Patriots are going to have any sort of success this season, they need to be able to run the football and establish the line of scrimmage. They certainly didn't do that in averaging just over three yards per carry in a 20-13 loss to Las Vegas on Sunday, in which Drake Maye had to throw 46 passes."
"You don't take a running back in the second round and just don't use him. Rhamondre Stevenson, who you could argue is only still a Patriot because of his expensive contract, saw twice as many snaps as Henderson and got stuffed on multiple short-yardage situations. If this continues going forward, it could be a long season for Mike Vrabel and company, and too much pressure could be on New England's young quarterback."
New England averaged just over three yards per carry in a 20-13 loss that forced Drake Maye to throw 46 passes. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson carried five times for 27 yards despite preseason explosiveness, while Rhamondre Stevenson played more snaps and struggled on short-yardage attempts. The offense needs more efficient rushing and increased running back involvement to balance playcalling and provide a jolt. Josh McDaniels' history of targeting backs in the passing game supports giving Henderson more touches. Continued run-game failures could lengthen the season and put excessive pressure on the young quarterback.
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