Kendrick Bourne wants to return to the New England Patriots.
“I want to come back,” Bourne told ESPN’s Mike Reiss for a story published Sunday. “That is a goal of mine. I love being a Patriot — it’s a great environment for a person like me.”
The Patriots should re-sign the veteran wideout, who is set to become a free agent when the league year begins in March. The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan reported in mid-January the Patriots were “in contact” with Bourne.
Bourne was a breath of fresh air for the Patriots. He brought an energy that teammates enjoyed and an enthusiasm even former head coach Bill Belichick couldn’t help but admire.