In the lead-up to training camp, we're inspecting the Patriots roster position by position. Today, an examination of the running backs.
Locks: Sony Michel; Rex Burkhead; James White; Damien Harris
Bubble: Brandon Bolden; Danny Vitale
In the Mix: Jakob Johnson; J.J. Taylor
ANALYSIS: The Patriots return their same core backfield, with Danny Vitale being signed to replace the retired James Develin. While a talented group that played a big part in the team's sixth championship in 2018, their rushing DVOA fell to 16th in the league in 2019, their worst mark in three seasons and one of their most inefficient performances in 20 years.