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Dion Lewis Claims The Patriots Didn’t Think He Was Good Enough

Kings of Boston Sports

Running back Dion Lewis feels a little jaded that the Patriots did not make an attempt to re-sign him in the offseason. This should really come as no surprise for what will be a 28-year-old running back with multiple career threatening injuries. Lewis eventually signed a four-year, $20 million contract with the Titans this offseason, but he vows he won’t be a player who stops working hard after landing a deal.



Lewis said he’s always had a chip on his shoulder and “that’s not going to change just because I got a contract.” Lewis said he’s motivated by the feeling that he can raise his game to another level and do better than the 1,110 yards and nine touchdowns he produced for the Patriots last season.

In conversation with Ben Volin of the Boston Globe, Lewis said “I’m happy with the decision, and this is the decision I would’ve made even if they did offer,” Lewis said. “If they wanted me, they could’ve had me. But obviously, they didn’t want me, they didn’t think I was good enough to be there. I just had to move on and do what’s best for me.”

Lewis was fun to watch during his brief time with the Patriots but ultimately the uncertainty of injuries combined with his age and desired salary increase made him unattainable in Bill Belichick’s game plan. Whatever you need to tell yourself Dion to keep you motivated. The writing was on the wall long ago and as usual, it will be next man up for New England as they hand the keys over to rookie Sony Michel.