New England Patriots: Looking At Running Back Depth Chart

Going into the this year’s NFL Draft, a lot of people thought running back was the top need for the Patriots. However I think that was an overblown storyline, and by and large the Pats should be fine this year at running back.

Here are the backs New England currently has on the roster:

Dion Lewis

D.J. Foster

Tyler Gaffney

James Develin

With this group, I envision the Patriots keeping five, possibly six (although that is not very likely) running backs on the opening roster. That is how they usually do it, and I expect the same this year.

To me, Blount, Bolden, Lewis, White and Develin are all virtual locks to make the roster. Barring any big injuries this summer, I don’t think Brown, Foster or…