This is major news for fans of AFC teams, as Marshawn is seemingly beginning to narrow down his list of potential comeback suitors. With visits to Oakland in the books without a deal, the pressure is now on the Raiders to make a deal happen or Marshawn might end up in New England to become the next member of the Patriots.
Jeff Howe broke the rumor on twitter, and now the NFL will all hold it's collective breathe as we pray the Patriots don't add Beast Mode to an offense already stacked.
It might be worth noting the Patriots and Blount have separated, seeming creating this perfect void.