FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Patriots' running attack just got a whole lot younger and even more dynamic. New England shook up the draft boards Friday night by selecting two running backs in a row, California's Shane Vereen and LSU's Stevan Ridley, and their polar opposite styles will give the Patriots plenty of options in all phases of the game. Vereen, who had 1,376 yards from scrimmage and 16 touchdowns last season, is an elusive runner who will be most successful when he is sprung into space, and he'll be an asset as a third-down back in passing situations. He compared...
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