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‘Our goals are different and bigger than that’: How Bill Belichick, Patriots reacted to Christian Gonzalez winning Rookie of the Month

The Patriots might have a losing record through the first three games, but one of their rookies has already earned a high honor.

Christian Gonzalez was named the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Month for his play in September on Thursday. Speaking to reporters for the first time since Gonzalez earned the honor, Bill Belichick was happy for the cornerback. However, he also emphasized the importance of team success first, sharing his thoughts on the matter in typical form.

“It’s great for him. It’s not really what we’re in it for, though,” Belichick said Friday. “So, just trying to win games, get better.