The value of James White to the Patriots has not been clearer than it was on Sunday night when the tragic death of his father Tyrone in a car accident was understandable in the Week 2 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks in New England.
The running backs holding the Patriots pass usually celebrate the festival on Seattle’s cover-3 defense, but Rex Burkhead got just four catches in 47 yards in Week 2, Sonny Mitchell was also targeted, but he made no reception.
News of White’s loss breaking on Sunday night was sent far and wide by the news that White’s surprise amount was evident on the Patriots and around the NFL as well.
During a video conference call Tuesday afternoon, Patriots Cornwack Jason McCorty was praising his teammate and his fellow captain when he initially shared a funny joke when the two became teammates.
McCurty said, “I remember him (the offensive coordinator Josh) talking to the McDaniels about it and wondering why you never see James on the offensive side of the ball.” And I remember him saying, ‘James is that guy. Kind of where you say something to him on the first day of training camp and when you go to the Super Bowl, the same note you gave him, he remembers and he’s run out on the field. ‘And I think that It’s just a tribute to one’s relevance as a person. “
There is a lot of boom at Gillette Stadium. White definitely says he’s never on the receiving end.
“I think it’s just a tribute to his relevance as a person, the way he connects with the rest of the room in the back and the rest of the offense.” “He’s a guy who’s a captain. He’s a frontrunner here on our football team, and he’s the one person we seek leadership for, the guidance we all go through. So, I hurt her, and I know a lot of people in her locker room feel the same way. And we will try to do whatever we can for her and stay there for her through this loss. “
