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Looking at potential destinations for Kareem Hunt in 2019

By Matt Conner

KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 28: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs in the open field during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 28: Kareem Hunt #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs in the open field during the first half of the game against the Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium on October 28, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 23: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts to a call during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – DECEMBER 23: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts to a call during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 23, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Did you say a talented player is available for below-market value? Of course, the New England Patriots are going to be listed among the potential destinations. Salary cap constraints? Doesn’t matter. Roster configuration? No worries. Actual scheme fit? Not interested. The Patriots simply have to be listed in a column like this, like it or not.

Why Kareem is a fit

He’s not really.

Hunt is a fit inasmuch as Bill Belichick seems to be able to convince anyone in Hunt’s position to come and play for him, so if the Pats wanted to make room for Hunt, they can and will do so. And Hunt will likely want to at least consider playing for the most successful franchise in NFL history while Tom Brady and Belichick are still around.

That said, the Pats already have their backfield set for 2019 and beyond. Last year’s first-round pick of Sony Michel will continue to pay off for years to come after a solid rookie campaign. James White and Rex Burkhead are also signed through the 2020 season. Adding Hunt to the mix would be a serious complication—but certainly a concession you make for last year’s rushing leader.

If Hunt wants to win a Super Bowl, this makes sense. If Hunt wants to be absorbed into the ultimate team atmosphere for a season, this makes sense. If Hunt wants to re-establish his football value on the field, this does not make sense.

Odds: Low

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