Danny Woodhead, Kevin Faulk and the Patriots third-down back

Danny Woodhead has taken over the role of Kevin Faulk in the Patriots’ offense and is playing it in only a way that would make Faulk proud Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium was Kevin Faulk day at Gillette Stadium. Faulk was one of the most versatile players to put on the Patriots’ jersey. In the media and with the fans, Faulk was also one of the most respected players simply because he was always ready to be called upon at any given time and did his job to the best of his ability. He was never one getting the limelight, but Sunday was finally Kevin Faulk’s moment, receiving honor from the Patriots’ family and fan-base. On that same football field that Faulk at halftime received his honor and appreciation, the current Patriots’ third-down back was establishing himself as the third-down back for the years to come. It was Danny Woodhead, the once undrafted free-agent player from Chadron St. who in the previous two years has established himself as a fan-favorite. This happened for a ...