Fantasy Alert: Patriots May Lean on Pierre Strong Jr. to Replace Injured James White

South Dakota State's John Stiegelmeier, the former head coach of New England's Pierre Strong Jr., thinks the fourth-round pick could fit in nicely for James White as the team's pass-catching option out of the backfield.

Pierre is a perfect fit for their philosophy in terms of using running backs, he said.

White is currently on the physically unable to perform list as he continues to recover from a hip injury, making Strong a player worth keeping an eye on.

The scatback position has historically been used in a committee situation with players like White and Rhamondre Stevenson being the top options.

The impact of Strong on the passing game wasn't as great as it could have been because he was used as a feature back. He thinks he'll be a good fit in New England's passing game.

Stiegelmeier said that Strong is a great receiver. His greatest strength is that. His hands are very soft. We want him to be isolated on a linebacker.

Even if he does win the job, the running backs on the team are hard to trust. A low-end flex designation is something Strong would be looking at.

Strong is a player who should be on your radar, until there's more clarity on White's future.