"There are only so many chances you get in the National Football League, and teams won't keep guys around who can't do their jobs at a high level. When he's on, New England Patriots' running back Rhamondre Stevenson is one of those players who can be a top tailback, but holding on to the football continues to be one of Stevenson's biggest flaws."
"The veteran running back coughed up the ball twice in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, one of which cost the Patriots a touchdown. Stevenson lost a league-high seven fumbles last season, and whispers are growing louder throughout New England's fan base about giving rookie TreVeyon Henderson the bulk of the carries. Stevenson took responsibility for his mistakes - "If I can't hold on to the ball, they don't need me," he said - but how many chances is he going to get?"
Rhamondre Stevenson has recurring ball-security issues, coughing up two fumbles in a 21-14 loss and previously losing a league-high seven fumbles. Those turnovers included one that cost a touchdown and have increased calls from the fan base to shift carries to rookie TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson accepted responsibility, saying that if he cannot hold the ball the team does not need him. Former Patriots executive Scott Pioli warned that persistent fumbling leads to replacement rather than patience. Once Henderson entered the game, the turnover problems diminished and Drake Maye led a touchdown drive.
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