Veteran long snapper Joe Cardona's exit from the New England Patriots was just as classy as his entry. The former Navy fifth-round draft pick made the rounds at Gillette Stadium to say his goodbyes after 10 years with the franchise.
It was an emotional moment considering Cardona was the last remnant from the Super Bowl era in New England. He was a two-time Super Bowl champion and All-Dynasty player for the Patriots. The writing was on the wall regarding his status with the team after the Patriots used a seventh-round draft pick on Vanderbilt rookie long snapper Julian Ashby.