New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick does not often praise players. So it’s always worth noting when he does, especially when he makes the caliber of comparison he did on Friday.
The coach compared special teams ace Matthew Slater to Giants great Lawrence Taylor.
Slater has played in the organization for 15 seasons. He has shown no signs of slowing down, as he has recorded 12 special teams tackles on the year, which is second on the team.
It’s been quite the journey for Slater, who started his career with New England in 2008. He has since compiled a career that has included three Super Bowl rings, in addition to 10 Pro Bowl selections.