If it wasn’t already evident by his frequent and overwhelming praise for Rhamondre Stevenson this season, Bill Belichick really, really likes the New England Patriots’ second-year running back.
During NBC’s broadcast of Thursday night’s Patriots-Minnesota Vikings game, commentators Mike Tirico, Jason Garrett and Tony Dungy shared how Belichick raved about Stevenson during their pregame production meeting, even comparing him to arguably the two greatest players he’s ever coached.
Tirico: “We’re talking about Belichick, guys, how effusive was he in praising the running back, Stevenson?”
Garrett: “It was incredible. He went on and on and on.