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New England Patriots rumors: 5 players that will have to step up after Josh Gordon departure

By Sam Minton

FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 02: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - DECEMBER 02: Josh Gordon #10 of the New England Patriots reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Gillette Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 02: Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /

4. Sony Michel

Sony Michel really burst onto the scene early on in the season. It took Michel awhile to get acclimated to the NFL, but Michel was great. Now Michel is struggling again.

Overall Michel is having a good season though, especially for a rookie. In 11 games Michel has 177 carries for 765 yards and 7 touchdowns.

When watching Michel you can see he is going to be a quality running back. He runs the ball with amazing power. Michel can drive players through the ground.

The Patriots will have to rely on Michel a lot more. I expect the rookie to see a steady increase in carries. New England will have to have a much more balanced offense.

Maybe this will be a good thing for Michel. This may be an opportunity to prove that he is going to be a great back.

It is tough being a first-round pick, but when you look at Sony Michel as simply a rookie he is doing a pretty good job.

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