The New England Patriots have a void in their sluggish offense with Ty Montgomery being placed on injured reserve earlier this week.
The versatile Montgomery served as New England’s third-down, pass-catching running back and even hauled in a touchdown pass in the Patriots 20-7 season-opening loss to the Miami Dolphins.
But the Patriots may already have Montgomery’s replacement in second-year running back Rhamondre Stevenson, and he feels he can do the job if New England gives him the role.
“I’m very confident at this point,” Stevenson told Pro Football Focus. “If they call my number, I’ll be ready.