It Is What It Is
NEED TO KNOW
Follow WEEI.com football writer Christopher Price at twitter.com/cpriceNFL. In addition, get the latest WEEI.com updates at twitter.com/WEEI.
A WEEI.com Patriots Blog
WEEI.com Blog Network
BenJarvus Green-Ellis and the Patriots ready to pack a punch in Pittsburgh 10.25.11 at 10:23 pm ET
By

BenJarvus Green-Ellis is looking to repeat his performance last year in Pittsburgh. (AP)

FOXBORO — BenJarvus Green-Ellis wants everyone to know that he didn’t need the bye week because he was beat up as a running back.

The 26-year-old running back is in the midst of a breakout season with the Patriots, proving to everyone that he can handle the load of a feature back.

He has 391 yards on 91 carries this season, while playing in all six games.

“I don’t take a lot of pounding,” said Green-Ellis on Tuesday.

Reminded he still DELIVERS quite the punch at 5-foot-11 and 215 pounds, Green-Ellis did acknowledge the benefit of a week off.

“I guess rest is always good but at the same time, you have that urge to want to get back to football, get back to practice and right now, that’s where I’m at with it. I’m just anxious to get back on the practice field and continue to get better at the things needed to win,” he said.

Green-Ellis will have one of his biggest challenges this week against the Steelers, especially if he is called upon to pick up the blitz packages of their defense, led by perennial Pro Bowl safety Troy Polamalu. Whether he’s carrying the ball or staying in the backfield, Green-Ellis and the Patriots will have a sense of where Polamalu is at all times.

“Troy is kind of a spontaneous player,” Green-Ellis said. “He’ll kind of go anywhere so you’ve got to make sure you’re moving your feet and staying with him when you’re blocking and make sure your little technique things are fundamentally sound.”

Last year in Pittsburgh, Green-Ellis had a very productive day on the same Heinz Field he’ll be called upon to deliver on Sunday. He carried the ball 18 times for 87 yards, good for a 4.8 yards per carry average, which included a game-best run of 18 yards.

“They’re fundamentally sound and they know what they’re doing,” Green-Ellis said. “Sometimes, they don’t cut guys loose and they’ve been doing it for a while so that helps [them], and they’ve been playing together for a while. So, we just need to capitalize when we can.”

It came as no surprise when Green-Ellis was asked Tuesday if the week off helped his banged up toe. His answer came as even less of a surprise.

“I’m not talking about injuries,” Green-Ellis said.

Read More: BenJarvus Green Ellis, New England Patriots, nfl, Pittsburgh Steelers Print  |  Bark It Up!  |  Digg It
  • http://cashforcarsWinstonsalemnc.cashforcarsquick.com/junk-car-removal-winston-salem/ Cash for cars Winston Salem

    I do not even know how I stopped up here, but I assumed this publish used to be good. I do not recognize who you are however certainly you’re going to a famous blogger if you aren’t already ;) Cheers!

  • http://www.awsmer.com/site/contactus Buy Traffic

    Hi there, I discovered your website by means of Google at the same time as looking for a related topic, your web site got here up, it appears good. I’ve bookmarked to my favourites|added to my bookmarks.

  • http://samec.org.ua pikup

    Attractive part of content. I just stumbled upon your website and in accession capital to assert that I get actually loved account your blog posts. Any way I will be subscribing in your augment or even I achievement you get entry to consistently quickly.

  • http://led-light.agreensupply.net/LED-Light/LEDLight/led-lighting-2/ bright light bulbs

    I do consider all the concepts you’ve presented on your post. They are really convincing and will definitely work. Nonetheless, the posts are very quick for starters. May you please lengthen them a little from next time? Thank you for the post.

  • http://www.quakerwindow.net/location.html glass repair, repairs windows philadelphia

    I delight in, lead to I discovered exactly what I was taking a look for. You’ve ended my 4 day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a nice day. Bye

  • http://behang-concurrent.nl wallpaper,wallpapers,wallpaper desktop,cheap wallpaper,free wallpapers,floral wallpaper,wallpaper designs,wallpaper shops,wallpaper ideas,free wallpaper,home wallpaper,wallpaper online,wallpaper direct,green wallpaper,funky wallpaper,bedroom wallpaper,pur

    You can definitely see your enthusiasm in the paintings you write. The sector hopes for more passionate writers such as you who are not afraid to mention how they believe. All the time go after your heart.

  • http://www.sexdating1.com/ casual relationship,over 50 dating,filipina dating,mature dating,casual dating,asian dating,dating women,dating in the dark,older men dating younger women

    Remarkable issues here. I’m very satisfied to peer your article. Thank you a lot and I’m looking forward to touch you. Will you kindly drop me a e-mail?

  • http://sklepvo101.bydgoszcz.pl/ alarmy

    With havin so much content and articles do you ever run into any problems of plagorism or copyright infringement? My site has a lot of unique content I’ve either created myself or outsourced but it looks like a lot of it is popping it up all over the internet without my permission. Do you know any ways to help reduce content from being stolen? I’d definitely appreciate it.

  • http://www.cheapfootballbootshoes.com/ cheap football boots

    This place is helpful for me.Appreciate it!

  • http://disableddatingsites.wikidot.com/ disabled dating

    I’m not in a position to see this web site properly on my phone :(

  • http://scrapeboxfaq.com/ Valarie Farag

    I appreciate, lead to I found exactly what I used to be having a look for. You’ve ended my four day long hunt! God Bless you man. Have a great day. Bye

  • http://game.dmob.ru/click.php?gogo=http%3a%2f%2fwww.pcinternetbanking.com%22%3EBanking%3C%2fa%3E+is+a+splendid+way+to+go+about+conducting+your+business.++Doing+your+banking+online+is+a+fact+of+life+fo 10

    All of my friends are afraid and have gone underground. They are elderly and do not want to be sterio typed as drug addicts and tried in kangaroo courts. They think they can go back to the old ways and it would be safer. They are hoping that the police will go after the young people and leave them alone.

  • http://www.nexbell.com wholesale voice termination

    Hello there, simply turned into aware of your blog thru Google, and found that it is really informative. I?m gonna watch out for brussels. I will appreciate if you continue this in future. A lot of other folks will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

Latest on Twitter

2013 PATRIOTS DRAFT PICKS

2013 NFL DRAFT

Patriots Headlines
NFL Headlines
Tips & Feedback

Verify