New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel would really love to see Rhamondre Stevenson fix his fumbling issue, which cost the team in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ball security will be a big focus this week, and Vrabel acknowledged Monday a change might have to be made in the backfield.

That's not the approach Vrabel wants to take with an established playmaker like Stevenson. But ball security is job security, and the Patriots aren't a team that can afford to give the football away five times in a game like they did on Sunday.

In the immediate aftermath of Stevenson's two-fumble day against the Steelers , which played a big part in New England losing 21-14 at Gillette Stadium , Vrabel said the team absolutely needs Stevenson to be a playmaker for the offense. O

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