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Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
Rhamondre Stevenson details how Mike Vrabel and Patriots coaches helped him through difficult time
FOXBOROUGH - Rhamondre Stevenson missed some of the Patriots voluntary workouts the last few months due to the loss of his father, Robert, who passed away in March at the age of 54. Stevenson, now back with the team, spoke with the media for the first time since returning following the workout, and talked about how much Mike Vrabel and the coaching staff have helped him through the grieving process. Advertisement Vrabel had indicated a few weeks ago that he had been in communication with Stevenson daily. What did it mean to the back? 'I'm going to keep the dialogue to myself, but it meant a lot,' Stevenson said. 'Just the whole coaching staff, them being new, and still having my back, checking in on me.' Stevenson also indicated running back coach Tony Dews even flew out to Las Vegas, where he grew up, to spend time with him. 'All of that means a lot to me. It meant a lot to my family,' Stevenson said. 'And, I loved it.' Stevenson said he had met Dews - who was with the Titans then back in 2021 - during the draft process. Advertisement 'Great guy, great coach,' Stevenson said. 'He coached some good backs, and I'm ready to learn from him.' At this stage, Stevenson said that given he's a little behind, he's just trying to get back into shape and be ready for camp. Although, he made arguably the play of the day on Monday, making a highlight reel catch down the sideline on a Drake Maye pass. More Patriots Content Read the original article on MassLive.
CBS News
6 days ago
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- CBS News
Stefon Diggs rejoins Patriots and other takeaways from Monday's OTA
Monday was the final day of Patriots OTAs that reporters got to watch, and there were several notable takeaways from the practice. Chief among them: Stefon Diggs was in the house after an eventful week away from Foxboro. Following last week's viral video controversy, Diggs was back on the field and participated in wide receiver drills throughout Monday's session. He didn't do anything team-related until the final series, when he came in for a handful of plays but didn't see any passes go his way. Diggs still isn't moving at full speed as he recovers from the ACL surgery he underwent last October, but he looks good for a guy who just had ACL surgery last October. He also spent time working with Ja'Lynn Polk throughout the day, a nice sign of what the veteran could bring to the mix when he's around. Monday's session closed with Mike Vrabel having the team run 40-yard sprints. The head coach had everyone run 8-10 of those sprints, starting with the offense followed by the defense. Monday was much more than just the return of Diggs. Here are the other takeaways from New England's latest OTA practice. Drake Maye showed more command, poise Quarterback Drake Maye had a good day, as he completed 14 of his 16 passes in 11-on-11s. He had the throw of the day when he completed a nice wheel route to Rhamondre Stevenson, which is hopefully a sign of things to come in Josh McDaniels' offense. The play was notable in the sense that players from both sides of the ball seemed to be chirping about it, and it even looked like Vrabel turned to Diggs on the sideline to comment on the play. Maye also had a beautiful deep ball to Kayshon Boutte, who made a nice fingertip catch on the pass. Monday was the best day we've seen from Maye this offseason, as he seemed a lot more in command and a lot more decisive than he had been in previous sessions. The defense tipped a few passes that ultimately ended up in a receiver's hands, but Patriots QBs threw just one interception on Monday. It was thrown by third stringer Benn Wooldridge, who was picked off by UDFA safety Josh Minkins. As a whole, the Patriots appeared to be much better connected as a team throughout Monday's practice. Efton Chism stands out New England Patriots wide receiver Efton Chism III catches the ball during OTA offseason workouts. Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images We've heard a lot about the undrafted receiver, and it doesn't seem like that's going to go away anytime soon. No. 86 kept popping throughout Monday's practice with a number of catches, as Chism brought in all seven passes quarterbacks threw his way. Chism played with all three QBs on Monday and got some extended run with Maye, a sign he's working his way up the depth chart this summer. Josh McDaniels on setting up a new offense McDaniels is back for his third go as Patriots offensive coordinator. While he's no stranger to the Patriots, he's currently installing a new offense, which remains a work in progress. There are still things the team hasn't yet done on the practice field, including red zone work. Growing pains are expected as everyone learns a new system, but McDaniels has been pleased with the progress he's seen. He said everyone is taking an extremely positive approach to the task at hand. "I feel at this time of the year, it's either a good play or we're going to learn from it, so it's a positive result either direction," said McDaniels. "That's the mindset we're taking." Offensive line shuffle While Cole Strange was at left guard at times on Monday, veteran Wes Schweitzer saw a lot of time at the position. Those two will be battling for the starting role throughout camp. Strange spoke with us after practice, and said he feels much better with his "anchor" this year as he heads into training camp healthy. He said he's trying to be as versatile as possible, and will play wherever the team wants him to play. Jahlani Tavai injured Linebacker Jahlani Tavai went down with what looked like serious, non-contact injury to his left leg. He had to be helped off the field by his teammates in order to get to the sideline. We're hoping for the best, but Tavai's injury looked pretty serious Monday afternoon. Patriots OTA absences Six players were missing from Monday's session: cornerbacks Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones, linebacker Anfernee Jennings, running back Trayvon Williams, guard Tyrese Robinson, and receiver Kendrick Bourne. Wide receiver Mack Hollins didn't participate in the practice, but he was out there in street clothes with the team. Diggs was among the players limited in Monday's practice, a group that included Polk, guard Mike Onwenu, and tight end Austin Hooper. Patriots kicker battle In the kicking department, rookie Andy Borregales was a perfect 4-for-4 on his kick attempts. Parker Romo, meanwhile, was 2-for-4 on Monday. What's next for the Patriots? The team will have two more OTA sessions this week (both are closed to the media) before next week's Mandatory Minicamp, which runs from June 9-11.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
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- Yahoo
One Patriots UDFA reportedly already repping with top unit
It hasn't taken long for New England Patriots undrafted rookie Lan Larison to make noise in the running back room. The former UC Davis running back was taking reps with the top unit in the first week of organized team activities, as noted by 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth. Advertisement Patriots starter Rhamondre Stevenson was away from the team at the open OTAs practice last week, mourning personal tragedies. That opened up the door for Larison, who could make a strong case as a complementary option in the running back room. He can run, catch and pass protect out of the offensive backfield. Those kinds of versatile running backs typically do well in a Josh McDaniels-style offense. 'He was on the field with the top unit quite a bit. That's with Rhamondre Stevenson not there. So it comes with that caveat," Barth said on Patriots Catch-22. "But you talk about that third running back spot, it kinda seems like he's pushing Antonio Gibson already. He has some burst. Now the top end speed, is he the fastest running back? No. But his ability to get to his top speed on cuts is impressive." Patriots Wire's Jordy McElroy had Larison making the roster in a recent early 53-man roster projection for the Patriots. Advertisement Even if Larison doesn't surpass Gibson, he could serve as a solid No. 4 option in a room that will likely be spearheaded by Stevenson and rookie second-round draft pick TreVeyon Henderson. It could become one of the deepest running back units the Patriots have had in quite some time. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: One Patriots UDFA reportedly already repping with top unit
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
One Patriots UDFA reportedly already repping with top unit
One Patriots UDFA reportedly already repping with top unit It hasn't taken long for New England Patriots undrafted rookie Lan Larison to make noise in the running back room. The former UC Davis running back was taking reps with the top unit in the first week of organized team activities, as noted by 98.5 The Sports Hub's Alex Barth. Patriots starter Rhamondre Stevenson was away from the team at the open OTAs practice last week, mourning personal tragedies. That opened up the door for Larison, who could make a strong case as a complementary option in the running back room. He can run, catch and pass protect out of the offensive backfield. Those kinds of versatile running backs typically do well in a Josh McDaniels-style offense. 'He was on the field with the top unit quite a bit. That's with Rhamondre Stevenson not there. So it comes with that caveat," Barth said on Patriots Catch-22. "But you talk about that third running back spot, it kinda seems like he's pushing Antonio Gibson already. He has some burst. Now the top end speed, is he the fastest running back? No. But his ability to get to his top speed on cuts is impressive." Patriots Wire's Jordy McElroy had Larison making the roster in a recent early 53-man roster projection for the Patriots. Even if Larison doesn't surpass Gibson, he could serve as a solid No. 4 option in a room that will likely be spearheaded by Stevenson and rookie second-round draft pick TreVeyon Henderson. It could become one of the deepest running back units the Patriots have had in quite some time. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Forbes
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
3 RBs To Draft In 2025 Fantasy Football (Half-PPR)
STATE COLLEGE, PA - OCTOBER 29: TreVeyon Henderson #32 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts after ... More scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the second half at Beaver Stadium on October 29, 2022 in State College, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) The 2025 fantasy football season is starting to creep up now that we've hit May. If you want to start your prep for next year or you're looking to draft some best ball teams, this article has you covered. In order to have a baseline for these 2025 rankings, we'll be using the ADP from Underdog Fantasy. This platform is for money, it's a best ball format and the scoring is Half-PPR. With that said, let's dive right into the list! One of the best draft picks in 2025 fantasy football right now is TreVeyon Henderson at RB21 prices. It would not shock me in the slightest if Henderson had an RB1 season similar to what Alvin Kamara (17.1 PPG) did with the New Orleans Saints in his rookie year. Henderson was a fantastic prospect coming out of Ohio State and the New England Patriots indicated that they wanted to use him right away with the draft capital that they spent. Henderson was selected in the second round as the 40th overall pick. This is significant for a running back as they have some of the shortest careers in the NFL. When you draft a running back, you're not looking to waste time easing them into an NFL offense, unlike other positions. Despite the team already having Rhamondre Stevenson, you should expect him to be phased out into a backup role after the first few weeks of the year. Across the board, the Patriots offense should be much better in 2025. Drake Maye is going into year two, they selected Will Campbell 4th overall to help out the offensive line, Kyle Williams in the third round to help out the receiving core and Stefon Diggs was added earlier in the offseason. Overall, there's a lot to love about the prospect, the draft capital and the landing spot with Henderson. The rookie running backs are some of the best value picks you can make so far in fantasy football. It's a bit shocking that Omarion Hampton is going as the RB16 when Ashton Jeanty is the RB4. Yes, Jeanty was the 6th overall pick, but Hampton was a round one selection to a dream landing spot. The Los Angeles Chargers and Jim Harbaugh have built their identity through the run over the past few years. On top of that, you have multiple talented weapons in Justin Herbert and Ladd McConkey to help space out the field. The reason why Hampton is being drafted so low is because of Najee Harris. At 27 years old, Harris profiles like a change of pace, backup running back. It would be shocking if Hampton didn't take 70% of the touches in this offense by week seven. Harris is a fine RB2, but he has been very inefficient throughout his entire career. Since 2021, Harris has never had more than 4.1 YPC in a year. Harris has thrived because he was always the only back who could handle a massive workload. With a super-talented player like Hampton (6'0' and 221 lbs) entering the picture, that won't be the case anymore. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 18: Joe Mixon #28 of the Houston Texans celebrates a touchdown scored by ... More Derek Barnett #95 after recovering a fumble against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter in the game at AT&T Stadium on November 18, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by) Stepping away from the rookie running backs, we have a veteran to round out this list. With Joe Mixon, not much has changed. While the Houston Texans brought in a running back, it was Woody Marks in round four. Marks profiles as a great pass catcher but doesn't add much value on the ground. Rather than taking the lead role from Mixon, Marks should be a good compliment. Mixon didn't have his 15.9 PPG fantasy season from his receiving capabilities anyway. Mixon only had 36 catches for 309 yards. On the ground, Mixon was able to handle a massive workload, running for 1,016 yards and scoring 11 touchdowns. This was in spite of C.J. Stroud taking a step back in year two and Nico Collins missing multiple games. Especially when you take into account that the Texans drafted Jayden Higgins in round two and Jaylin Noel in round three, this offense should be much better in 2025. When you're getting Mixon as the RB15 prices, most of his risk is already baked into that cost.
