New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson leaned on his teammates when tragedy struck. His father died suddenly in March. Head coach Mike Vrabel was just starting his role, and his staff was working to get to know the team.
Running backs coach Tony Dews flew out to Stevenson’s father’s funeral in March. At the Patriots’ Feb. 4 news conference, Stevenson commended Dews for showing up that day, and all the days that followed, saying it helped him through adversity and propelled him to success, and eventually, a trip to the Super Bowl.
