Can fumbling Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson keep his starting spot?

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo said Wednesday he has had “multiple conversations” with Rhamondre Stevenson about ball security and said the idea of ​​starting Antonio Gibson ahead of Stevenson on Sunday against the Dolphins is “being considered.”

“We can't preach that ball security equals job security and still have him out there most of the time,” Mayo said of Stevenson, who fumbled for the fourth time this season in last Sunday's loss to the 49ers. “I think it sends a stronger message to the players that there are certain things we just can't do to win, especially with the team we have today.”

Asked about it Wednesday, Stevenson said he had not yet spoken to Mayo but was aware of the seriousness of the situation.