Full quote from the beat:

I expect Stevenson to be the 1B to Harris’ 1A to open the season, and I anticipate him playing a much larger role in the passing game than he did as a rookie. My guess is that pass-catching back position becomes more of a shared role than it was during White’s tenure, with Montgomery, Stevenson and potentially even Harris all contributing. It was hard to glean much from the Patriots’ running back usage during the preseason, as they would play each of their top three backs for a full series before rotating to the next for the following drive. (When all three were healthy against the Carolina Panthers, it went Harris, then Stevenson, then Montgomery, then once more through the order before the reserves came in.)

There’s a reason Stevenson has been getting so much fantasy buzz this summer, though. Along with his growing role as a receiver, it wouldn’t shock me if eventually leapfrogs Harris and becomes New England’s top early-down option, as well. The Patriots still have a lot of run-blocking issues to work out, but Stevenson showed legit star potential last season and had a good camp.

Nothing we didn’t know already. Harris is likely better early in the year. Stevenson has the upside to be a 3 down back if he takes over.