2011 NFL Draft: New England Patriots Need To Add Another Running Back

April 10, 2011   ·   Tony Santorsa   ·   Jump to comments

The New England Patriots have many needs as they enter the 2011 NFL Draft.
The Patriots need to address their pass rush, offensive line and outside linebacker position. However, one concern may be overlooked by the average fan, and that's the running back position. 
The current New England running backs are BenJarvus Green-Ellis, Danny Woodhead and Thomas Clayton. That's not going to cut it moving forward.
Green-Ellis is the typical grind-it-out running back and Woodhead is a third-down specialist—the Patriots need an every-down, well-rounded running back.
Granted, Green-Ellis became the first 1,000-yard Patriots rusher since Corey Dillon, but he's not the answer for the future.
Taking a look at the 2011 NFL Draft class, it offers a nice selection of running backs—whether if it's Mark Ingram, Mikel Leshoure, Ryan Williams or Jacquizz Rodgers. 
The Patriots currently have nine selections in the draft, and six of those are in the top 92...

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