Patriots Season Grades: Running Backs

This is the second entry in our 2016 positional review series for the New England Patriots.

Running Backs

LeGarrette Blount

Dion Lewis

Brandon Bolden

James White

Steven Jackson

Grade: B-

Yes, the Patriots’ rushing attack was one of the worst in the NFL this season, but it was mainly because of poor blocking from the offensive line. If there are no holes to run through, I don’t care who you are as a running back, you won’t get much done. I certainly don’t think New England’s backs were great in 2015, but they weren’t as bad as their 30th ranking makes them look.

In terms of talent, Dion Lewis was far and away the best back the Pats had this year. His quickness, agility and vision coming out of the…