The numbers on Brandon Bolden and James White don't look bad, but neither has come close to replacing the elusiveness that Dion Lewis brought to the table through the first half the season.
The Patriots are clearly looking for an upgrade there.
On Tuesday, they claimed rookie running back Trey Williams off waivers from Dallas and signed free agent receiver Damaris Johnson, who was often used on bubble screens and shovel pass-type plays with the Texans a year ago.
Here was Bill Belichick's take on both players.
On Damaris Johnson:"He's done a number of different things.