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Top 3 Positions the Patriots could target in FA

By Jaydeen Allen

Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs off the field after the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) runs off the field after the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field. The Lions won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) runs against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /

2015 Depth Chart:

RB LeGarrette Blount (FA)

RB Dion Lewis (IR)

RB James White

RB Brandon Bolden

RB Steven Jackson

RB Tyler Gaffeny* (IR)

FB James Develin (FA)

FB Joey Iosefa*

The Patriots running back situation is not pretty. Two of their few free agents (Blount, Develin) are set to hit the market. Likely Develin, an underrated fullback, will be kept as losing him prior to the regular season dented a lot of the Patriots run game. However, it’s unclear whether the Patriots will re-sign Blount, as he hasn’t made a real impact since returning to Foxborough.

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They found hidden gems in Dion Lewis and James White and their receiving capabilities last season, but the Patriots are in desperate need of a ground-and-pound running back. Here are some candidates:

* – Practice Squad players

Next: Possible Candidates

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