It remains to be seen who will be the Patriots’ starting quarterback come Week 1 of the 2020 NFL season.
Similar uncertainty surrounds New England’s feature back role.
Sony Michel, the Patriots’ lead RB in each of the last two seasons, currently resides on the physically unable to perform list after undergoing foot surgery over the offseason. Luckily for New England, it features one of the strongest running back corps in all of football. The group recently grew stronger — at least on paper — via the addition of veteran RB Lamar Miller.
With Michel’s health situation likely creating more opportunities for other Patriots backs, ESPN believes the 2018 first-round pick is on the hot seat as the new season approaches.