Monday's question comes from reader Tara:

Hi Tim,

How do you see the running back picture shaking out? Thanks!

Here's all you need to know about the state of the Philadelphia Eagles running back position: Every back on the roster who has been talked about as a significant contributor has also been mentioned as a player who might not make the team.

The latest player to get the full pendulum treatment is LeGarrette Blount. The 30-year-old veteran led the league with 18 rushing touchdowns last season for the New England Patriots. He was penciled in atop the depth chart the moment he signed a one-year, $1.25 million contract with the Eagles in May. But coming off a year in which he set a personal high with 299 regular-season carries -- a workload that puts him in the danger zone for a production drop-off -- Blount has had a rather quiet summer and has been limited to 17 yards on nine carries through two preseason games.

"The more information I get about Blount the more I realize he's not a lock to make the football team" - @caplannfl

— 975TheFanatic (@975TheFanatic) August 20, 2017

The problem with moving on from Blount is there's no safety net. Second-year back Wendell Smallwood looked dynamite earlier in camp, but he hurt his hamstring and only recently returned. He's had his share of injuries in the early going of his career. Between those concerns and the admission that he wasn't in proper shape as a rookie, it seems unwise to bank on him too heavily. Darren Sproles is 34. While it looks like he still has some juice left, he needs to be used in a supporting role.

The Eagles seemed high on rookie Donnel Pumphrey earlier this offseason. The fourth-round pick out of San Diego State was showcased in two-back sets with Sproles and seemed like he might get some playing time early. He has slowed down some of late, though, and had some struggles in the preseason opener against the Green Bay Packers.

Running backs coach Duce Staley suggested it's still a work in progress with Pumphrey when it comes to absorbing the "volume of plays" while still playing fast on the field. To that end, he lauded undrafted free agent Corey Clement for how he has adapted to the pro game.

"I'm very surprised with Corey as far as him coming along and being able to have all the information and being able to take it onto the field," Staley said. "I'm happy with Corey, I'm happy with where he's at right now. He's just doing an awesome job, and I tip my hat to the kid."

The 5-foot-10, 220-pound Wisconsin product has shown ability in both the run game and passing game through camp. Special-teams coach Dave Fipp is also interested in him as a potential kick returner.

"Depending on how [the roster cuts] shake out, I think he's a factor there," Fipp said.

With the Eagles likely to keep a max of four backs, they're going to have to make a tough choice here.

Now that we have that all laid out, here's my guess on how this shakes out: Blount, Smallwood, Sproles and Clement make it. This is predicated on the Eagles' finding a way to safely stash Pumphrey, who at 5-foot-9 and 176 pounds could use a little beefing up. And with Sproles still on the team, there is not a burning need for his skill set. Blount hasn't had an inspired camp, but I wouldn't give up on the vet too early. Smallwood might present some frustrations in terms of availability, but he brings a nice blend of power and speed when healthy. Clement looks the part and brings some potential value as a special-teamer as the last running back on the roster.