New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye may have to get Rhamondre Stevenson a gift.
As NFL quarterbacks do at the Holidays, they buy offensive linemen gifts for blocking them all season long. However, after the regular season ended, Maye said Stevenson joked he needed a gift too for all the pickup blocks he made all season.
“He does it in all three phases,” Maye said on Wednesday. “I mean, the amount of pickup blocks – he told me he needs a gift like the O-linemen, and he probably does. The way he’s blocked this year, it’s been one of the best in the league. It’s comforting having 38 (Stevenson) back there.
“It’s been awesome to see how him and TreVeyon (Henderson) have kind of molded their role in this football team. Those two backs are huge for our success and will continue to get better and better.”
It’s a funny request from Stevenson to Maye, as the running back has helped out on blocking throughout the season. So, whether or not the Patriots quarterback will get Stevenson a gift is to be seen.
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Yet, all that is in a joking matter, as Maye had nothing but praise for Stevenson for the way he turned his season around after some fumbling problems loomed large early on.
“His mindset really hasn’t changed,” Maye added. “I’m so proud of the way he’s bounced back, had some things off the field that he’s just kept on pushing. He’s been a great teammate. He’s always been a great teammate. He’s a great football player.”
Stevenson will be a key part of the Patriots’ offense on Sunday in New England’s wild-card game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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The Patriots enter their home game against the Chargers as a 3.5-point favorite. Kick-off is set for 8 p.m. ET.
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