Antonio Gibson is wanting ahead to a clear slate with the Patriots after signing a three-year deal in free company to hitch New England.
Gibson, who was chosen within the third spherical of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Commanders, didn’t waste any time getting acclimated in Washington. The Memphis product rushed for a mixed 1,832 yards with 18 touchdowns all through the primary 24 video games of his profession, main the workforce in dashing yards in each campaigns.
Now with a Patriots workforce on the hunt for redemption after logging an abysmal 4-13 report that solely did nicely by the group’s draft placement, Gibson feels he’s bought lots to supply Foxborough in 2024.
“I’m only a man that’s in a position to make performs,” Gibson informed reporters Monday, per team-provided video. “I can run the ball. I can catch the ball. You’ll be able to line me up outdoors. I can block, too. No matter you want, I can get it achieved.”
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Gibson finds himself in a near-identical place. The four-year veteran underwent a tough closing season with Washington that noticed the 25-year-old notch profession lows in dashing yards (265), dashing makes an attempt (65), touchdowns (one) and begins (two).
Washington drafted Gibson’s eventual substitute — Brian Robinson Jr. — within the third spherical of the 2022 draft, which put Gibson within the again seat. Subsequently, Gibson’s lowered position resulted in simply eight begins over the past two seasons because the Commanders struggled to seek out house to make the most of him.
That house exists with the Patriots, though Gibson will probably be left to compete amongst a operating assault led by Rhamondre Stevenson. Collectively, Gibson and Stevenson might play in tandem in serving to set up a stable operating recreation for whoever turns into New England’s beginning quarterback as soon as the offseason roster work is ready and achieved.
Gibson isn’t alone in making the transfer from Washington to New England. When free company formally commenced, the Patriots signed quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who spent all of 2023 alongside Gibson with Washington.
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“A lot respect to the man,” Gibson stated. “I really feel like (he’s) a vet’s vet, does what he must get achieved. You understand, when he stepped in later within the season, he was on 10, he was able to go. … A lot respect to him. Nice participant, nice dude and I’m excited.”
With loads of offseason nonetheless left, together with the April draft, the Patriots nonetheless have loads of agendas left to cross off earlier than the period of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo formally kicks off.