The 2025 NFL trade deadline has come and gone, but the questioning of the Patriots' decision not to make any deals before time expired continues to be questioned. Although it seemed to prove that they're comfortable with who they have on the roster, as they have been the ones to lead them to a seven-game win streak, there are a lot of vulnerable areas on the roster that could have, and maybe should have, been addressed.
Among the biggest weaknesses has been the backfield. At the start of the season, it looked like they were in need of major upgrades at the running back position because Rhamondre Stevenson's fumbling issue reared its ugly head.