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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
First impressions of Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson on practice field
First impressions of Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson on practice field If first impressions are worth anything, then rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson will be a player to keep an eye on during the offseason practices. His speed on the field immediately jumps out, and local reporters are quickly taking notice of his home run potential coming out of the offensive backfield. NBC Sports Boston's Phil A. Perry talked about his impressions of the Ohio State product in real time when attending an open practice for organized team activities. 'TreVeyon Henderson looks really quick, saw him catch a very short sort of swing pass that I thought was out of reach for him, but was able to extend and bring it in," Perry said on The Next Pats Podcast. "Looks very quick with the ball in his hands. They used him a few times on screens, and he's making people miss in small spaces.' Henderson has the skill set and athleticism to be one of the top rookie running backs in the league. He can run, catch and pass protect at an elite level. That level of talent should put him in the mix right away for the Patriots on offense. A projected running back room of Henderson, Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson is one of the best the Patriots have had in years. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eight-time Pro Bowl CB explains 'love' for Christian Gonzalez's game
Legendary defensive back Patrick Peterson gave high praise to New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez when appearing on 'The Next Pats Podcast' with Phil Perry. 'He's gonna be a very, very talented player. He's one of those guys that you could plug anywhere,' said Peterson. 'He could be a safety. He could be a nickel. He could be your rover. You could put him in the box. You could blitz him. So he's kinda like that Kyle Hamilton-type player, to where he can really be your blanket to your entire defense. 'It's gonna be interesting to see how Mike Vrabel will be able to use him. …I love to watch him play. I love his competitive nature, and I can't wait to see how his career gonna unfold.' Peterson was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL for nearly a decade. He spent his career playing for the Arizona Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers. He recorded 602 tackles, 122 pass deflections and 36 interceptions over 13 seasons The former LSU product carved out a solid career, earning eight Pro Bowl selections and three first-team All-Pro nods. He knows what it takes to play at a high level and stay there. Gonzalez is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves as a star defensive player. After earning his first All-Pro nod, he was recently elevated as a 'superstar' player on the Madden NFL 25 video game. The sky is the limit for Gonzalez, who is in a position to be a defensive cornerstone for the Patriots for years to come.
