Bill Belichick Releases Bold Statement About Sony Michel Before Regular Season Finale
Sony Michel may have dealt with injuries all season, but when he’s been on the field, he’s been just about everything that the New England Patriots could have asked for out of a first-round running back. The running back registered 21 carries for 133 yards and a touchdown. He had a couple of catches for 12 yards. The running back said he is trying to create more big plays, and that’s one of his best skills from his college campaign at Georgia, Bill Belichick gushed about the many things that Michel has done well for the Patriots this season.
“Yeah, well, I mean, he’s a good back,” Belichick began. “He’s a good player, runs well, takes care of the ball, he’s tough, he’s got good playing strength, runs through some arm tackles. He’s still got a lot to learn, still a lot of things that he can work on, but he’s a tough kid, he’s smart, he works hard, he’s out there every day, so he keeps getting better. That’s a good thing.”
“I think each player’s different, each situation’s different. I don’t know if there’s one set standard. We have guys on our team at that position that didn’t play at all as rookies that have been very productive and good players for us. Other guys played as rookies and played less as it went along. So, I don’t know. Just keep grinding it out day by day, week by week and see where it goes. Just take it one day at a time.”
Sony Michel seems to already be where the New England Patriots need him to be. He is one of the more efficient backs in the league, and New England has shown a strong willingness to lean on him when the game-plan demands it. As the weather gets colder and the Patriots have to slow down the explosive offenses present in the playoffs, they will likely build more and more of their scheme around Sony Michel.