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In First Patriots Training Camp Practice, James White Shows He Can Do a Little Bit of Everything

Thursday, July 24th, 2014

Rookie running back James White took reps all over the field when the Patriots opened training camp Thursday. (Photo: Oliver Thomas)

NEPD Editor: Oliver Thomas

There wasn’t any tackling when the New England Patriots opened training camp on Thursday morning. But James White tackled the opportunities he was given during the shorts and shells practice.

As a fourth-round draft choice out of Wisconsin’s rushing committee, White knows that it’s about finding a role within those opportunities. For him, it’s about finding a way to get on the field among the likes of running backs Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen, Brandon Bolden, Jonas Gray, Stephen Houston and Roy Finch.

The 5’10”, 205-pound rookie made strides towards doing so on day one of practice. (more…)

Tags: James White, Patriots Training Camp
Posted in NFL, NFL Draft, Patriots | 4 Comments »

Patriots’ Rookie Running Backs Carry Some Earth, Wind and Fire

Thursday, May 22nd, 2014

The vision and balance of Patriots fourth-round pick James White headlines a rookie running back trio. (USA Today Sports Images)

NEPD Editor: Oliver Thomas

The New England Patriots’ offseason roster delves eight deep at the running back position. But even after Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen, Brandon Bolden, fullback James Develin and first-year player Jonas Gray, viable competition remains.

It comes in the form of rookies Stephen Houston, James White and Roy Finch.

Only one of whom was selected in May’s draft, yet each of whom carries the serviceability to warrant a 53-man roster selection.

The reality, though, is that not all of whom will. There are only 11 offensive players on the field at a time, and there’s only one football to go around. And given the sheer volume of candidates in New England’s wide-open rushing committee, taking part in both will be a tall order this summer.

Each will have to carve a role.

Based on the ways in which the trio was utilized in college, however, doing so won’t be far outside the realm of possibility. (more…)

Tags: James White, Roy Finch, Stephen Houston
Posted in College Football, NFL, NFL Draft, Patriots | 25 Comments »

2014 NFL Draft: New England Patriots Select James White (RB, Wisconsin)

Saturday, May 10th, 2014

James White is the newest Patriots running back.

NEPD Editor: James Christensen

After picking Dominique Easley in Round 1, Jimmy Garoppolo in Round 2, and Bryan Stork in Round 4, the New England Patriots have selected James White (RB, Wisconsin). Read on for analysis.

(more…)

Tags: 2014 NFL Draft, James White, Patriots Draft Picks
Posted in NFL Draft, Patriots | 21 Comments »




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