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White Jeremy Hill Jersey , the New England Patriots signed running back James White to a three-year extension valued at $12 million, with an additional $1 million available every year if he could reach certain performance incentives. White was set to earn an additional $250,000 if could reach the following milestones: 1) 50% of offensive snaps; 2) 60% of offensive snaps; 3) 1,000 total yards; and 4) 1,200 total yards.White did not have these same incentives last year, which represented the last season of his rookie contract, but he came up short in every category with 600 yards from scrimmage and 39.0% of offensive snaps. Lewis battled Rex Burkhead and Dion Lewis for time on the field, but that is no longer the case in 2018.Through 7 games, White already has 569 total yards, which puts him on pace for 1,301 yards from scrimmage- easily reaching half of his incentives. He¡¯s also played 53.8% of the offensive snaps, clearing one more incentive- and the longer Sony Michel is sidelined with a knee injury, the more likely White is to clear the 60% playing time incentive.But despite these incentives being within reach, White isn¡¯t changing his approach to the game.If the reports of Michel¡¯s return in a couple weeks are true, then White might be asked to be the primary ball-carrier in the short-term instead of having the team add a different player like Kenneth Farrow to the active roster. White currently ranks 11th in yards from scrimmage for all running backs and his seven touchdowns are tied for fourth, behind only Todd Gurley http://www.authenticsnewenglandpatriots.com/cheap-patrick-chung-
jersey , Kareem Hunt, and Melvin Gordon. He¡¯s certainly making the most of his opportunities on the field and if he clears these incentives, White will be worth every penny Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon hasn't started a game in nearly two years, a frustrating stretch that forced him to work harder and be more patient.He always felt like he would get another shot. He didn't expect it to be this week.But with Leonard Fournette missing practice because of a strained right hamstring, Yeldon is getting the majority of practice repetitions and preparing to carry the load Sunday against the New England Patriots (1-0)."Whenever my number is called, I'll always be ready to get into a rhythm and go," Yeldon said. "I really don't have a problem with that."While many outsiders believe there's a huge drop-off from Fournette to Yeldon, the Jaguars (1-0) insist there's only a marginal difference between the two. It's a big reason the old-school, run-first team kept only three running backs ¡ª Fournette, Yeldon and change-of-pace speedster Corey Grant ¡ª on the 53-man roster.Fournette tweaked his hamstring in the first half of Jacksonville's season opener at the New York Giants . He sat out practice Wednesday, and coach Doug Marrone said the plan is for him to do the same Thursday.Marrone said Fournette will go through tests Friday to see whether he's able to play in a rematch of the AFC championship game.Jacksonville is likely to be cautious with Fournette, the centerpiece of the team's offense. The fourth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Fournette ran for 1,040 yards and nine touchdowns last season. He also caught 36 passes for 302 yards and a score.Fournette ran nine times for 41 yards against the Giants. Yeldon had 51 yards on 14 carries and caught three passes for 18 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown late in the second quarter.Marrone praised Yeldon for the strides he's made."He has always been good," Marrone said. "I think he is more explosive. He's stronger. He's elusive. I think he can carry a load of carries. I just think he has done a nice job. I really do."Yeldon has reason to take advantage of his opportunities. A second-round pick from Alabama in 2015 White Trent Brown Jersey , Yeldon is in the final year of his $5.9 million rookie contract.Jacksonville is prepared to lose Yeldon in 2019 free agency, believing another team will be able to offer him a starting job or at least more carries.Yeldon said he's "not too much worried about that," adding "it'll play itself out." But he's clearly planning for the future. He dropped weight in the offseason, getting below 220 pounds for the first time since his college days, and hopes to show he's a three-down back."I feel better, lighter, quicker, faster, more explosive," he said. "I feel like it makes a big difference. I can cut better. I'm doing a lot of things better. I feel more comfortable this way."The Jaguars hope it shows on the field. With Fournette uncertain to play, Yeldon could end up in a featured role.It's a spot he didn't expect. It's also a position coaches and teammates say he can handle and prove to doubters there's not much of a dip from Fournette."That's their fault," receiver Keelan Cole said. "That's on them. If they want to think that, just tell them to tune into the game."
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