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Who are the locks in a crowded New England Patriots backfield?

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Something is going to have to give when it comes to the crowded New England Patriots running back position in 2021. They can't all make the final roster.

Start with sure-fire No. 1 option Damien Harris, who Patriots coach Bill Belichick said is "off to a really good start in preparation for the season."

Then there's former No. 1 Sony Michel, who didn't attend voluntary spring practices, but looked plenty capable in the team's mid-June mandatory minicamp.

"Passing back" and sure-handed captain James White is Mr.