Several players stood out during the New England Patriots’ loss to the New York Giants on Thursday night. One player in particular caught the attention of Bill Belichick.
Myles Bryant returned a punt for 30 yards and another punt for 16 yards during the preseason opener. Last season, he played slot cornerback but has also seen time at free safety, strong safety and dime linebacker during his time with New England.
Thursday was yet another new role for him, as the 5-foot-9 Swiss Army knife out of Washington made an impact. the Patriots need a jolt on special-teams, following the departure of Gunner Olszewski.