FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Ten thoughts on the New England Patriots after watching five spring practices over the last three weeks:
1. Keep tabs on running backs. The team has arguably its best stable of pass-catching backs in recent memory, but when it comes to the more traditional rushers there is a bit of a void. The return of LeGarrette Blount to full health could help, but this seems like an area where pro personnel director Dave Ziegler will be keeping close eye on depth charts around the league to see if anything presents itself.