The New England Patriots , now 4-2 after a 25-19 win over the New Orleans Saints , are preparing for their Week 7 matchup against the Tennessee Titans . Head coach Mike Vrabel has made a strategic move that could shape the offense’s direction for the rest of the season. As questions persist around the running game, attention again turns to Rhamondre Stevenson .

Vrabel has decided to hold on to Stevenson as his leading-scoring running back even as trade-deadline whispers by New England perhaps had backfield changes in mind.

Patriots aren’t making calls for RB, reports The Athletic’s Dianna Russini, i.e., Vrabel isn’t trading away Stevenson, a huge vote of confidence in the fifth-year pro’s future. Stevenson’s role was under fire since his Week 1 performance because of the in

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