NESN.com 9 hours ago
Devin McCourty Shares Eye-Opening Steve Belichick Story
Steve Belichick has, for the last several seasons, been one of the primary leaders of a perennially successful Patriots defense. But in his first year as a New England position coach, he was woefully unprepared for that role. During an appearance this week on Chris Long’s “Green Light” podcast, recently retired Patriots safety Devin McCourty […] The post Devin McCourty Shares Eye-Opening Steve Belichick Story appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com 10 hours ago
What Bill Belichick Said About Dont’a Hightower Following Retirement
While the New England Patriots celebrated Devin McCourty with a retirement ceremony Tuesday, another three-time Super Bowl champion with the organization announced his retirement earlier in the day. Dont’a Hightower, who sat out the entire 2022 season as a free agent, hung up his shoulder pads for good with a post in the Players Tribune […] The post What Bill Belichick Said About Dont’a Hightower Following Retirement appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com 13 hours ago
Patriots Listed As ‘Potential’ Trade Fit For Notable All-Pro Safety
The retirement of longtime Patriots safety Devin McCourty left New England with a noticeable void in their defensive backfield. And while the Patriots might try to fill that hole with internal options — it was reported Wednesday Jalen Mills will return to the Patriots and could switch from cornerback to safety — perhaps Bill Belichick […] The post Patriots Listed As ‘Potential’ Trade Fit For Notable All-Pro Safety appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com 19 hours ago
Patriots Fans Will Love Devin McCourty’s Plans For Retirement
FOXBORO, Mass. — After 13 seasons as a New England player, Devin McCourty is excited to take on a simpler role in retirement: Patriots fan. McCourty, who was honored Tuesday in a ceremony at the Patriots Hall of Fame, said he’s looking forward to emphatically supporting — and critiquing — his former teammates when the […] The post Patriots Fans Will Love Devin McCourty’s Plans For Retirement appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit 23 hours ago
Devin McCourty is looking forward to being ‘a crazy Patriots fan’ in retirement
Photo by Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via There will be no question of allegiance for the 35-year-old. For the last 13 years, Devin McCourty lived sports fandom from a player’s point of view. Appearing in 229 games as a starting safety and participating in three championship parades, he became one of the most prominent members of the New England Patriots’ Dynasty 2.0 — a player who saw it all throughout his career. That career has now come to an end, meaning that McCourty will get an opportunity to become a fan himself. And he very much will embrace it, as he...
NESN.com Mar 21, 2023
Devin McCourty Explains How Boston College Snub Fueled Football Career
It happened nearly 20 years ago, but the memory of it can still get the blood boiling for now retired New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty. McCourty and his twin brother Jason McCourty were high schoolers in New Jersey in 2004 and were in the middle of their college recruitment at that time. They had […] The post Devin McCourty Explains How Boston College Snub Fueled Football Career appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 21, 2023
How Devin McCourty ‘Stunned’ Bill Belichick In Pre-Draft Meeting
FOXBORO, Mass. — Bill Belichick couldn’t have known back in the spring of 2010 that Devin McCourty would go on to become a franchise icon for the New England Patriots, a key member of three Super Bowl-winning teams and a 12-time team captain. But he knew from their first pre-draft meeting that McCourty, then a […] The post How Devin McCourty ‘Stunned’ Bill Belichick In Pre-Draft Meeting appeared first on NESN.com.
Chowder and Champions Mar 21, 2023
Patriots News: Dont’a Hightower retires as the definition of clutch
It seems like iconic New England Patriots players are moving teams or hanging them up lately. We’ve had Devin McCourty announce his retirement earlier this month. Damien Harris left for Buffalo on a one year deal. And now? We have another Patriot that’s calling it a career. Patriot linebacker Dont’a Hightower has decided to retire […] Patriots News: Dont’a Hightower retires as the definition of clutch - Chowder and Champions - Chowder and Champions - A Boston Sports Site - Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics, Bruins and More!
Pats Pulpit Mar 21, 2023
Devin McCourty’s football knowledge left Bill Belichick ‘completely stunned’ in pre-draft meeting
Photo by Jim Rogash/ Related: Devin McCourty confident he is leaving the Patriots ‘in great hands’ after his retirement For the majority of his entire 13-year career, Devin McCourty was a staple in the back end of the New England Patriots’ defense. McCourty was a perfect fit for such role due to not only his fantastic athletic ability, but more importantly his football knowledge and IQ. Speaking at McCourty’s retirement ceremony Tuesday at the Patriots Hall of Fame — where the three-time Super Bowl champion will be a surefire lock to be inducted in four years...
NESN.com Mar 21, 2023
Devin McCourty Shouts Out Mac Jones During Retirement Ceremony
FOXBORO, Mass. — The Patriots will struggle to replace Devin McCourty’s leadership, but the longtime New England safety believes the franchise is in great hands following his retirement. During Tuesday’s retirement ceremony, McCourty referenced two players — quarterback Mac Jones and linebacker Ja’Whaun Bentley — as former teammates capable of stepping up as leaders moving […] The post Devin McCourty Shouts Out Mac Jones During Retirement Ceremony appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 21, 2023
Tom Brady Has High Praise For Devin McCourty In Retirement Tribute
FOXBORO, Mass. — Midway through Tuesday’s celebration of Devin McCourty’s stellar Patriots career, several of the retired safety’s former teammates had an opportunity to virtually honor him. A tribute video played during the event featured congratulatory messages from more than a dozen current and former New England players, all of whom spoke glowingly about McCourty […] The post Tom Brady Has High Praise For Devin McCourty In Retirement Tribute appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit Mar 21, 2023
Watch: Devin McCourty has one final message for Patriots fans
Devin McCourty was officially headed into retirement on Tuesday with a ceremony at the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. He later also shared one final message to fans through the team’s social media.
Pats Pulpit Mar 21, 2023
Devin McCourty confident he is leaving the Patriots ‘in great hands’ after his retirement
Photo by Winslow Townson/ The long-time team captain announced his retirement earlier this month. Devin McCourty was an essential part of the New England Patriots’ fabric for more than a decade. His retirement, which was announced earlier this month, will therefore be leaving a big hole both on and off the field — one not easily filled. As the 35-year-old pointed out during his retirement ceremony on Tuesday, however, he feels confident that the future of the team is in good hands. “I’m going to miss relationships more than football, but what I’m excited about...
NESN.com Mar 20, 2023
Devin McCourty Admits Some Patriots Preferred Bailey Zappe Over Mac Jones
Patriots fans in 2022 were split over whether Bailey Zappe or Mac Jones should’ve been the franchise’s starting quarterback. And it sounds like there was a similar divide inside New England’s locker room. With Jones sidelined due to an ankle injury, Zappe filled in and greatly exceeded expectations. The rookie quarterback nearly led the Patriots […] The post Devin McCourty Admits Some Patriots Preferred Bailey Zappe Over Mac Jones appeared first on NESN.com.
Pats Pulpit Mar 20, 2023
What re-signing defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale means for the Patriots
Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The 29-year-old signed a two-year contract to stay put. With the exception of defensive backs Devin McCourty (retirement) and Jalen Mills (release), the New England Patriots have kept their defense together through free agency. That process also involved re-signed interior lineman Daniel Ekuale: the 29-year-old signed a new two-year pact with the club on Friday — a move that was quickly overshadowed by the Patriots also signing former Miami Dolphins tight end Mike Gesicki. Despite flying under the radar a bit as a result of the Gesicki...
