Fencer
Pro Bowl Player
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When Mayo walks into the Patriots' locker room, he can expect one veteran to welcome him warmly. "I'm excited to work with him, to have him come in," said Tedy Bruschi. He touched on how he plans to balance mentoring Mayo with the realization that the two are competing for playing time. "We run a 3-4, there are two inside linebacker spots, and we've always had a rotation," he said. "There are a lot of snaps to be played, a lot of running backs to be stopped, and a lot of work to go around."
From http://www.boston.com/sports/footba...008/04/30/kraft_buys_into_insurance_business/
One would expect nothing else from Tedy, of course. Two related data points:
1. When AD got the big contract, Tedy's quoted reaction was "Congratulations on the money. Now get to work." That attitude is exactly applicable to Mayo too.
2. Tedy has been constantly quoted about "Checking egos at the door." he's one guy who will NOT grump about reduced reps.
It's a pretty safe bet that Seau, if he's here, won't grouse about reps either. And if Bruschi and Seau play your position and don't complain about their roles, how can you complain either? They may be aging, but they're still two of the most respected and accomplished LBs playing.
From http://www.boston.com/sports/footba...008/04/30/kraft_buys_into_insurance_business/
One would expect nothing else from Tedy, of course. Two related data points:
1. When AD got the big contract, Tedy's quoted reaction was "Congratulations on the money. Now get to work." That attitude is exactly applicable to Mayo too.
2. Tedy has been constantly quoted about "Checking egos at the door." he's one guy who will NOT grump about reduced reps.
It's a pretty safe bet that Seau, if he's here, won't grouse about reps either. And if Bruschi and Seau play your position and don't complain about their roles, how can you complain either? They may be aging, but they're still two of the most respected and accomplished LBs playing.
