BYU football: Jamaal Williams to the New England Patriots is a good fit

RBs on the roster for New England

The Patriots utilize a three-headed attack at running back. LeGarrette Blount is the power/workhorse back, Dion Lewis is a pass catcher and James White does a little of both.

LeGarrette Blount: 299 carries for 1,161 yards, 18 touchdowns; Seven receptions for 38 yards

Dion Lewis: 89 carries for 362 yards, five touchdowns; 22 receptions for 127 yards, one touchdown

James White: 46 carries for 195 yards, two touchdowns; 78 receptions for 688 yards, seven touchdowns

Granted, up until the Super Bowl, James White did little of note for New England. But after his performance in the biggest game of them all, it’s not unreasonable to assume his role will get bigger next season. He will make $690,000 next season before becoming a free agent.

Lewis has a lengthy injury history, but the Patriots are also undefeated when he suits up (17-0). He’s under contract through next season, where he’s slated to make $1.2 million.

Blount was a 1,000-yard rusher, but he only averaged 4+ yards per carry eight times this season. He led the NFL in touchdowns, but he wasn’t a game-changing runner. He made $1 this season and is now a free agent.

But let’s assume Blount walks. Now there’s suddenly an opening for the BYU football superstar.