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Blount hoping to stay with Patriots: 'I love it there'

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After capping off his second 1,000-yard season while leading the league in rushing touchdowns with a Super Bowl win, it's should be no surprise that LeGarrette Blount isn't in a hurry to find a new home.

The veteran running back had a break out season in 2016 and while he could make some serious loot letting teams bid on him through the open market, he's hoping the New England Patriots bring him back.

"I just want to make sure that I go to this free agency with an open mind knowing that I definitely want to go back to New England," Blount said on NFL Total Access Monday. "I love it there. I love the culture. I love the players.

"I've become close with a lot of the guys. Obviously you know how my running back group is. We'll cross that bridge whenever we cross it. On that point, I feel great. I'm in amazing shape. I feel like I could play 100 more years if I have to."

Blount worked well within New England's rotation this season, subbing in and out for James White and Dion Lewis primarily as a power runner. Given his light workload throughout his career, Blount should still have plenty of gas in the tank despite turning 30 in December.

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