Why the Patriots Bet Big on TreVeyon Henderson Despite Pressing Needs — And What It Means for Their Future

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The production wasn’t shocking after Henderson’s 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns from scrimmage in Ohio State’s 2024 season championship run. Henderson’s explosiveness was evident with his Big Ten-best 7.1 yards per carry.
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AdvertisementFast forward to the opening play of the preseason, and Henderson didn’t just justify that pick—he delivered a statement electrical enough to electrify the New England faithful. With blazing speed and an uncanny knack for turning the field into open space, he dashed a 100-yard kickoff return touchdown, making it crystal clear that his impact goes beyond college tape.He joined the Houston Texans after three years at Ohio State, rising to Texans defensive coordinator before six seasons as the Tennessee Titans’ head coach. Vrabel spent last year consulting with the Cleveland Browns before the Patriots hired him to the helm.The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

The Patriots may need time to augment the collection in the talent cupboard and build a winning program. But their identity should be evident imminently.

AdvertisementMcDaniels asks the quarterback, rather than the center, to identify the middle linebacker with the goal of ensuring the quarterback understands what his protection is doing. Bradbury might get his line into the call that Maye requests. But “the quarterbacks has the final say in everything,” Bradbury told Yahoo Sports. “First and final say.”