Could benefit from new offense Stevenson believes that he will benefit from the outside zone scheme for Patriots running backs that new offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt is implementing this season, Mark Dani... Impact Stevenson notes that Van Pelt's scheme is the same one he worked in while in college at Oklahoma, with New England's lead back adding, "outside zone, you see everything a lot better. The o-line still has to work very, very hard and you have to be on your tracks, but it's kind of you hit what you see. You make your cut when you think you're ready and it's ultimately up to you." As the coming campaign approaches, Stevenson -- who was slowed by injuries last season -- is healthy and looks rejuvenated, according to Daniels. While working in a scheme that he's comfortable in, and with the Patriots likely to lean heavily on the run with the team transitioning at the QB position, Stevenson could be poised for a bounce-back in 2024, as the focal point of a backfield that's been bolstered by free agent addition Antonio Gibson.
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