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A closer look at LeGarrette Blount's usage in New England

The warning signs were all there when the Eagles signed LeGarrette Blount in May. Yet, even those of us who were skeptical of the move couldn't necessarily have predicted Blount would go without a carry as early as Week 2. Eagles coach Doug Pederson had his reasons for withholding the ball from Blount in Kansas City on Sunday. Although, after Blount rushed 299 times for 1,161 yards and an NFL-best 18 touchdowns with the Patriots in 2016, some folks simply aren't going to buy the latter explanation.