Patriots Look at Kevan Barlow, Should Look at Antowain Smith
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The Patriots hosted free agent running back Kevan Barlow at Gillette Stadium this morning. Barlow, has not been with an NFL team this season, but played with the Jets last year. I guess this means that Sammy Morris is hurt pretty badly, and Maroney isn’t ready to come back.
If we’re in the market for a running back, why not look to our past. I’m pretty sure Corey Dillon won’t come back, but how about Antowain Smith? He was released last season by the Texans, but had a very productive 2005 with the Saints. The good thing about signing Antowain (my favorite player of all time if you couldn’t guess) would be that he is a power runner (which could complement Maroney nicely if Sammy isn’t back), and he already knows the offense, so plugging him in would be much easier than plugging in a stranger like Kevan Barlow.
If the football gods can hear me, please make my year, and let the Patriots sign Antowain Smith!!!
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Bringing Antowain Smith back is one of the dumbest things i’ve heard….
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Actually, Antowain Smith has been out of the Pats playbook for years now. The playbook has changed several times. The basic scheme might be similar, but doubtful. Weiss was still the OC during Smith’s earlier tenure. But he IS a power runner – would be perfect to compliment Faulk pending Mauroney’s return.
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I don’t know why you think it is so stupid Naz. He is a power runner, something the Patriots do need right now, plus he’s a great locker room guy. Cryptblade, although I agree with you he will be out of sync with the offense, I think it would be easier for him to adjust than a guy like Kevan Barlow, who would have to start completely from scratch
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