The Facts:
Giovani Bernard isn't the only
RB dabbling at wide receiver this offseason. Vereen also lined up wide at times during spring practice, according to the team's official website.
Reported by NFL.com
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling notes, Vereen's three-touchdown performance in last season's playoff win over the Houston Texans provided a glimpse of his potential as a receiver. Wesseling went on to suggest that if defenses are willing to use a linebacker in coverage, the Patriots will exploit the matchup by isolating Vereen in space. It's similar to the way Aaron Hernandez was used to force defenses to declare their intentions prior to the snap. Wesseling believes the difference between Vereen and underwhelming tight-end options such as Jake Ballard, Daniel Fells and Michael Hoomanawanui is playmaking ability. Including the playoffs, Vereen averaged an impressive 6.4 yards per touch while finding the end zone seven times on just 88 touches last season. Wesseling also advised readers not to be surprised if surprised if Vereen finishes behind only Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola in the passing-game pecking order.
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