FOXBORO — With Josh McDaniels returning as offensive coordinator, it’s not a huge shock that the Patriots emphasized finding a running back in the draft who can thrive in the passing game.
Selected 38th overall, running back TreVeyon Henderson has the potential for a more well-rounded game than some of the other third-down backs who played under McDaniels with the Patriots. But Henderson has spent some time watching retired Patriots great James White early in his tenure in New England.
“He dang near looked like a receiver, but, man, he was a great running back here.”
Henderson, who caught 77 passes for 853 yards with six touchdowns in his four-year college career at Ohio State, explained what he was looking for while studying White.