This will be McGinest's first game in NE since leaving

[biffman]

I hope he gets a lot of love when (if) he is introduced. A great player who did a lot for this team.

 

[thechris]

I hope so too. He was one of my favorite Patriots! I was sad that he left.

 

[biffman]

Definitely. He took pay cuts, never complained, was a great leader and made big plays for us.

 

[patchick]

I hope he gets a lot of love when (if) he is introduced.

I'm sure he will. Few players have left behind a bigger reservoir of good will.

 

[italian pat patriot]

one of my best-favourite ever player

# 55 !

wellcome back Willie !

 

[Lampshade]

Romeo's first game back too. Both should get great receptions.

 

[SoCal Bong]

I'm sure he will. Few players have left behind a bigger reservoir of good will.

He certainly was a great team guy while he was here but you may recall that he didn't have the classiest things to say after he signed with the Browns. I don't want to misquote him since I can't remember it word for word but I'm sure somebody can dig it up.

But to the point of this thread; yes I do hope and expect that he will be warmly received.

 

[biffman]

He certainly was a great team guy while he was here but you may recall that he didn't have the classiest things to say after he signed with the Browns. I don't want to misquote him since I can't remember it word for word but I'm sure somebody can dig it up.

But to the point of this thread; yes I do hope and expect that he will be warmly received.

If anybody could get the quote, that would be greatly appreciated. I never heard it.

 

[NYCPatsFan]

He certainly was a great team guy while he was here but you may recall that he didn't have the classiest things to say after he signed with the Browns. I don't want to misquote him since I can't remember it word for word but I'm sure somebody can dig it up.

But to the point of this thread; yes I do hope and expect that he will be warmly received.

Yes, he did mention something negative but I never took it to heart considering how much he has done for the team and that it was probably made out of irritation when we couldn't agree to his terms.

I also hope and expect most in Foxboro to give him and Crennel a warm and rousing reception.

 

[PatsRI]

He'll get a lukewarm reception, I expect most won't even be paying attenton to the Browns intros.

 

[kolbitr]

He'll get a lukewarm reception, I expect most won't even be paying attenton to the Browns intros.

Lukewarm? Really? I hope not...that man was one of the centerpieces of the three SBs, a charismatic and talented player. He loved being a Patriot from 2000–2005, and I'd like to see him greeted warmly.

 

[NEPat]

He'll get a good reception. I'm sure the return of McGinest and Romeo will be one of the media storylines this week, so everyone will be paying attention to the intros.

 

[Kdo5]

I recall McGinnest talking about how you can't just replace players like Vinatieri...Branch/Givens....Him. It was something about that. Nothing big but he didn't have anything kind to say about the Pats, thats for sure.

I respect him though and what he did for this time and I'm sure we all appreciate him.

 

[sarge]

Willie is one of the best to ever put on a Patriots Jersey.

I hope the crowd goes nuts when they see him.

This was a guy who came up with the biggest plays in the biggest games.

It broke my heart that he was not able to retire a Patriot.

 

[zoostation]

YES! Standing O for Willie!

 

[signbabybrady]

I will be very loud in cheering for Big Willie style....he is one of the best LBers to ever be a patriot.

That said this will be a real bittersweet trip for the guy....I think it will hurt willie to watch this team more than any other expatriot.

 

[Patjew]

He'll get a huge ovation, and he deserves it. Remember his last game in NE? 4 sacks against Jax in the playoffs!

 

[kolbitr]

I will be very loud in cheering for Big Willie style....he is one of the best LBers to ever be a patriot.

That said this will be a real bittersweet trip for the guy....I think it will hurt willie to watch this team more than any other expatriot.

Yes...I think he's a sentimental and proud man. There may be a part of him wishing to be a part of this.

 

[NYPatsFan]

I didn't even realize he was still playing. Poor Willie...

 

[Patjew]

I didn't even realize he was still playing. Poor Willie...

"Poor Willie" is rich Willie with 3 rings. I think he's OK.