With the New England Patriots’ reputation as a strict and close-knit organization, new acquisition Kendrick Bourne believed that would be exactly how the organization would be. Instead, his assumptions turned out to be false fairly quickly.
After an initial meeting with the organization last week, the wide receiver learned that behind closed doors, New England could be a little fun after all. Bourne, who signed a one-year agreement with the organization, took care of his concerns after the initial meeting with the organization.
The wide receiver caught 49 passes for 667 meters and two touchdowns for the 49ers last year.
“I thought that when I first entered the building, I thought everything would be blocked, seeing how it would feel, everyone was looking at me, meeting the coaches, but it was a whole misconception. Bourne said. “It simply came to our notice then. They were relaxed, having fun. I know what they want to look like. I know they want their organization to be serious, Excellency. But behind closed doors, he is relaxed. It’s funny. There he laughs. I was stumbling. I thought it was just me. … ”
“But first he entered the building, (head coach) Bill (Belichick) was super cool. (Owner) Robert Kraft was super nice. I just had a completely different view of the Patriots in mind. It was a happy environment. You can be funny, be nice, but we work hard here. This goes beyond stupidity, hard work. I have a kind of happy environment. Stop it a bit, I can relax. I know when to start it. – Okay, it’s time to be serious, to work. We have to win this game or we have to eliminate this workout or this workout for the weight room or whatever it is. … Misconception from me. I’m glad to be here. ”
Given that the Patriots need significant output from the wide receiver position, Bourne looks set to be part of it. Now, he can relax a little, knowing that maybe the Patriots are having fun after all.