In the past, poorly timed fumbles have landed Patriots running backs in Bill Belichick’s doghouse. It doesn’t sound like that’ll happen with Rhamondre Stevenson.
Despite coughing up the ball in the final minute of Sunday’s 22-18 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, Stevenson has received positive reviews from his New England coaches this week.
Belichick said Monday that he wouldn’t “second-guess” Stevenson, who’s been the Patriots’ top offensive performer this season. Running backs coach Vinnie Sunseri offered a similar message Tuesday, saying he does not want to give Stevenson any teaching points that would neuter his elusive, hard-charging play style.