FOXBOROUGH - One of the Patriots projected strengths was their collection of running backs.

The addition of rookie TreVeyon Henderson added some sizzle to a group that also boasted former 1,000-yard backs Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson.

And yet, that trio was pretty much stymied in Sunday’s season opening 20-13 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

The one big gain came on a fake tush-push, with Henderson gaining 14 yards on the play. So Josh McDaniels pretty much abandoned the run in the second half.

During his Monday media session, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked about the ineffectiveness of the group.

Vrabel believes it’s more of a collective problem between the backs and the blocking up front. He also cited play-calling.

“I think to have a successful offensive play, it

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