Quality running backs are often a lost commodity in today's NFL, given the pass-first nature of the game. But the running game remains an essential factor in an offense, and the Patriots clearly wanted to address that area in the offseason.
With a rare blend of strength, speed, and ability to run and pass, TreVeyon Henderson was billed by many as a first-round talent heading into this spring's draft. With the Patriots expected to take Will Campbell with the fourth overall pick, many fans believed Henderson would be long gone by the time the team's next selection came up early in the second round.