I'm not sure I understand the comments about JuJu's snaps. Against the Jets, he played in 53 snaps, just 2 less than Parker, who led all Pats WR's. Bourne played 40 and Douglas played 17. Obviously, he didn't do a whole lot in those snaps, which I assume is the problem.
I don't think this current iteration of the Patriots has the luxury of benching a player due to a fumble for 3 quarters of a game. It's easier for Bill to do it when they've got Brady at the helm and guys like Edelman, Gronk, Amendola, James White at the skill positions. Sure, go ahead, teach a lesson and pound ball security into their head.
This is probably an indictment on the state of the offense more than anything but Douglas has shown he can get open and make plays. He's been arguably their second best WR on the year. He leads in yards per reception and is 2nd in success rate (tied with Parker). Pulling him off the field to teach him a lesson is also tying a hand behind the back of an otherwise already limited offense.
It was noted that the game plan in the 2nd half of the Dolphins involved a lot of two tight end sets and so typically only 2 receivers on the field. The team cannot afford to have players fumble the ball either, so Bill's track record has proven success in this area.Completely agree with this take; moreover, as has been pointed out, Douglas continued to return punts that game, which is inherently more high-risk than holding onto the ball after a reception.