Not even the great Tom Brady can throw 70 times per game. At some point, the New England Patriots must rely on their running game this season to complement their future Hall of Fame quarterback and high-powered passing attack.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- New England Patriots running backs coach Ivan Fears was asked for a reaction to left guard Logan Mankins' return to the team. "Are you kidding?" Fears said with laugh. "The guys are jumping for joy.