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I have to disagree with that. Pittsburgh drafted Mendenhall at 23 despite having Willie Parker, who was good enough to help them win the SB. Dallas drafted Felix Jones at 22 despite giving big bucks to Marion Barber. Carolina drafted Jonathan Stewart at 13 despite having drafted DeAngelo Williams at 27 2 years previously, and Williams responded with a career year. You need more than 1 RB in the NFL.
But the difference between a mediocre and a great running back isn't that much, and is mostly predicated on the strength of his offensive line. You can find running backs on the free agent market or late in the draft. I doubt the Belichick-led Patriots will ever draft another 1st round RB. Maroney burned them and RBs just aren't a value pick in the 1st round.