[fullmetal]

I ask because I didn't hear that (not a surprise, I don't really follow the NFL closely) and because it seems (to me) a bit out of character for the Patriots. I just can't imagine they expected a "good teammate" to suddenly show up. Not that they care that much about who you really are, they just don't want distractions on the field.

This is a team that acquired/drafted Aaron Hernandez, Josh Gordon, and Randy Moss. The Patriots have no problem bringing talented players with character issues into the fold.

[fullmetal]

I ask because I didn't hear that (not a surprise, I don't really follow the NFL closely) and because it seems (to me) a bit out of character for the Patriots. I just can't imagine they expected a "good teammate" to suddenly show up. Not that they care that much about who you really are, they just don't want distractions on the field.

This is a team that acquired/drafted Aaron Hernandez, Josh Gordon, and Randy Moss. The Patriots have no problem bringing talented players with character issues into the fold.