Monday marked the first day of the New England Patriots’ offseason program, and it additionally is the begin of Jerod Mayo’s tenure as head coach.
So, as he welcomed all the players, Mayo additionally brought in a acquainted face to Gillette Stadium.
According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss , former captain Matthew Slater was in Foxborough to greet the gamers on the first day of the voluntary offseason program. He just couldn’t stay away in spite of having retired following sixteen seasons with the Patriots.
Slater has always been a leader in the locker room, so it will be fascinating to see if he has a position on the staff.
The distinct teamer retired as a three-time Super Bowl champion, 10-time Pro Bowl selection, 13-time team captain, and five-time All Pro.
Many humans reacted to Slater’s announcement, celebrating his awesome career. And among them was the new head coach. Mayo and Slater entered the league collectively so it is no shock that they developed a very close bond. Here is what Mayo said after Slater’s retirement announcement:
“Matthew Slater – my friend, former captain, three-time Super Bowl Champion, five-time first-team All-Pro and 10-time Pro-Bowler – is an all-time great. He is an extraordinary human start and an extrodinary father, husband, son, friend, and teammate, to identify just a few of the many key roles he performs for infinite humans who have been lucky enough to be graced by means of his presence. Matthew and his lovely family, along with his spouse Shahrzad, and stunning children, Jeremiah, Hannah, Noah, and Micah, are led through belief and commitment, example, and action.
Matthew and I entered the NFL collectively in 2008, and I used to be fortunate to play my complete career with him.
Matthew’s leadership, attitude, brain and dedication created a professional football profession that will most genuinely earn him enshrinement in each the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Patriots Hall of Fame.
Matthew is a winner in football, but his accomplishment far exceed the field. He is a winner in life. I be aware of that Matthew will continue to make profound have an impact on on so many in his community, both in my opinion and professionally.
Matthew is my expensive pal for life. I thank him for the man he is and wish him the very best in all future endeavors. I understand he will be extraordinary at some thing he chooses to do
