New England Patriots running back Shane Vereen will face an increased level of competition at practice this week as coaches try to determine his role for Monday night's game against the Carolina Panthers according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Vereen came roaring out of the gates in Week 1 but unfortunately broke his wrist and was placed on the short term injured reserve list. Source: theredzone.org ICECOLD's Take: Great news for the Patriots to have another catalyst in that backfield.