Bill Belichick and the Patriots have caught plenty of flak over the last few days following the decision to bench promising rookie Demario Douglas for most of Sunday’s 24-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
After getting knocked for a costly fumble in the closing seconds of the first quarter, Douglas did not take another offensive snap for New England, even though he was targeted twice on his six total snaps in the first 15 minutes of action.
It should come as little surprise that a rookie like Douglas likely landed in Belichick’s doghouse after committing a turnover.