Rhamondre Stevenson, signed to a four-year, $36 million contract by the New England Patriots, failed to meet expectations in 2024 due to ball security issues, fumbling seven times. Despite leading the team in carries, receptions, and touchdowns, he averaged a career-low 4.0 yards per touch. New head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized that the team's poor performance stemmed from both Stevenson’s mistakes and failures by the offensive line to support him, indicating a need for overall improvement in the team's performance moving into 2025.
We can look back and say, 'Yeah, Rhamondre had some issues holding on to the football that year.' But we also didn't finish two or three blocks on the backside that allowed the second guy to come in as he's trying to make somebody miss.
We've got somebody that's not protecting the guy with the ball. It's my job to one, show them and explain to them that, 'Yeah, Rhamondre has a job.' He understands that.
The supporting cast around Stevenson was one of the worst in the NFL in 2024, resulting in the Patriots ranking near the bottom of the league in most major statistical categories.
Improving in that area is as much on the team's mind as making sure the 27-year-old himself bounces back from what was a challenging season.
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