Jahlani Tavai was not interested in looking back.
Fresh off his fourth NFL season (and second with the Patriots), the versatile linebacker, who has developed into a foundational piece on one of the league’s top defenses, wasn’t in the mood to rehash the season-ending loss to the Bills.
“I’m just looking forward to spending my last few hours with my guys,” Tavai said as teammates cleared out their lockers the day after the season. “It’s going to be a different team next year. I’m just going to enjoy my last time with these guys and this team.