Rhamondre Stevenson had more fumbles than any other running back last season. So while Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel might not have been in New England, and while the new coaching staff might allow the past to be the past for Stevenson and others, overlooking past deficiencies could impact future outcomes.

New England's 21-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on Sunday might've been evidence of that.

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"I wonder, personally, about the coaching decision of giving him the football on the goal line where he coughs it up and gives it away," Patriots insider Phil Perry said on Patriots Postgame Live following the Week 3 defeat .

Stevenson lost two fumbles in Sunday's game after he did not have o

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