There’s a chance that the New England Patriots drafted a running back during the NFL Draft and it isn’t just any running back.
Per Jeff Howe, the Patriots are intrigued by Texas running back Bijan Robinson.
The Patriots are absolutely intrigued by Bijan Robinson (as they should be). https://t.co/XwuawDq34N
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) April 5, 2023
He also reports that they’re building a running game around Rhamondre Stevenson but that they want someone like Robinson to compliment him.
Patriots fans like Robinson but they don’t want the team to pick him super early.
Not at 14 https://t.co/ETOvcaqDe3
— Antoine. (@Ayo_toine) April 5, 2023
“It’s okay to be intrigued but we have a lot of other needs we can fill at 14. Have to go WR, OT, and CB in my opinion,” another tweet read.
It’s okay to be intrigued but we have a lot of other needs we can fill at 14. Have to go WR, OT, CB imo https://t.co/6zQGMToVUN
— Connor (@PatriotsNV) April 5, 2023
The Patriots reaching with their first round pick https://t.co/a6etQCdjJ5 pic.twitter.com/K6sSKxMDAD
— Nicole (@Seddair) April 5, 2023
“Bijan is nice, would be great. But there are about 10 positions on this team that are a bigger need than RB,” another tweet read.
Bijan is nice, would be great. But there’s about 10 positions on this team that are a bigger need than RB. https://t.co/omUupqWpVt
— Ali (@ImSupremeAli) April 5, 2023
If they take Bijan Robinson at 14 it’s really gonna be over at that point lol. Great player but knowing Bill he’s still gonna have him splitting carries with Mondre. https://t.co/etHxYv4p2S
— Esdeath (@vtbrconnoisseur) April 5, 2023
As they should be, yes, but not at 14. https://t.co/DtIHa585kU
— Michelle (@_lafilleennoir) April 5, 2023
These next few weeks up in Foxborough should be pretty interesting as the Patriots finalize their draft preparations.