Count Dante Scarnecchia among the growing number of football personnel and players who believe that Ezekiel Elliott will succeed in his new home in Foxborough.
During his weekly appearance on WEEI’s “Gresh and Fauria” show, the former longtime Patriots offensive-line coach believes that Elliott’s skillset as a short-yardage weapon, pass-catching threat and capable blocker should further bolster New England’s offense.
In particular, Scarnecchia thinks that Elliott and New England’s top running back Rhamondre Stevenson will both benefit from sharing reps in Bill O’Brien’s offense.
“I think both those guys, Rhamondre and Ezekiel Elliott, have proven that they can play in the National Football League,” Scarnecchia said, as transcribed by WEEI.