Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne spoke to reporters as a Patriots player for the first time on Monday. The 25-year-old signed a three-year contract amid a flurry of New England free agent additions.
A theme from his introductory press conference was an optimistic view of both his situation and the Patriots’ future following a 7-9 season.
“I know they’re going to develop me into a better player,” Bourne explained. “It was just dope to be picked in those chosen few free agents.”
Coming from the 49ers, Bourne said he spoke with former Patriots receiver Wes Welker (now a San Francisco coach) before signing.