Tom Brady Had Simple Message For Matthew Slater After Chiefs Took Late Lead

Tom Brady Had Simple Message For Matthew Slater After Chiefs Took Late Lead

Tom Brady knows exactly what to tell his teammates in big moments. Such was the case last Sunday when the Kansas City Chiefs returned a kickoff 97 yards and scored three plays later to take a 33-30 lead over the New England Patriots with just over eight minutes to go in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. Despite the fact the Patriots had blown a 15-point lead, Brady wasn’t worried, bumping fists with fellow team captain Matthew Slater before delivering a simple message. “We’re good,” Brady told Slater, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss. After giving up the long kickoff, Slater had his doubts. “We are? It sure doesn’t fe... NESN.com

NFL Rumors: Patriots Re-Sign Matthew Slater To Two-Year Contract

NFL Rumors: Patriots Re-Sign Matthew Slater To Two-Year Contract

Matthew Slater reportedly is back. The New England Patriots have re-signed their special teams captain to a two-year deal ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported Tuesday, citing a source. The news comes just a few days after reports surfaced of Slater taking a free-agent visit to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move all-but ensures that the Patriots once again will have one of the best special teams unites in the NFL. In addition to re-signing Slater, the Patriots already have re-signed fellow special teams standout Nate Ebner. They also completed a trade with the Oakland Raiders on Sunday to acquire wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson, who, in addition ... NESN.com