Chris Long says goodbye (won't be re-signing)

[patsinthesnow]

@MikeReiss
On Instagram, free-agent DE @JOEL9ONE (grateful for time w/ Patriots) explains why he won't be re-signing with NE. bit.ly/2lUHDyH

Looks like he wants to start somewhere

We thank you Chris for drawing the holding call that sent the Falcons out of field goal range.

 

[farn]

GL, Chris. Will remember your effort (takedown) on one of the pivotal plays in the SB win.

 

[cupofjoe1962]

I hope someone over pays for him so we get a decent comp pick next year.

Thank you Chris & good luck

 

[Hammer of Thor]

@MikeReiss
On Instagram, free-agent DE @JOEL9ONE (grateful for time w/ Patriots) explains why he won't be re-signing with NE. bit.ly/2lUHDyH

Looks like he wants to start somewhere

Yup, that's how I'm reading it. Belichick told him his expected role, and Long wants to have more playing time. Let's see if he'll be able to find it. We likely don't win the Super Bowl if he doesn't draw that choke hold, so for that he'll forever hold a fond place for me.

 

[Patriot Missile]

I got no problem with the honesty.

 

[Ross12]

Classy as classy can be. Great player and leader. His presence will probably be missed by the guys in the locker room. Wish you well, Chris.

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

Really liked him...will be missed and he helped us get #5

 

[Keyser Söze]

Class act.

 

[wolverinejoe80]

he wasn't the same player he was, but he gave that same effort with a relentless motor every down. he was a critical part of winning the 5th SB. dude is cool in my book forever.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

If you're reading this, Mr. Long, I want you to know that I think you have a lot of class.
Thank you for what you did for Patriots Nation.
After forcing Matthews to put you in that choke hold to keep you from sacking Ryan, you'll never have to buy your own beers anywhere in New England.
Good luck to you, sir!

 

[AtomicDawg]

I echo DH.

 

[ViperGTS]

Yet another moron. He makes no sense. He finally played on a playoff team. Won a SB. His Dad thought it's a great place for him.

Glad to show you the door. Appreciate everything you did, but you are a moron. Nowhere else is going to give you what you want. And for less money even?

Have fun when the realization that you are .500
or worse come December and most likely missing the playoffs.

 

[Deus Irae]

I defended Long as a signing, and I defended Long during the year, so I want to be clear that I'm not attacking Long here, in any manner, and I wish him nothing but the very best (short of a SB win, because that's for the Patriots). Having said that, is there anyone who thought Long was coming back?

 

[BradyMoss812]

I like Chris Long. Quality player. Good luck to him wherever he goes.

 

[deters]

I defended Long as a signing, and I defended Long during the year, so I want to be clear that I'm not attacking Long here, in any manner, and I wish him nothing but the very best (short of a SB win, because that's for the Patriots). Having said that, is there anyone who thought Long was coming back?

Always saw it as a one year stop too. He had an impact on the field but not so big that his production can't be replaced.

 

[Keyser Söze]

Yet another moron. He makes no sense. He finally played on a playoff team. Won a SB. His Dad thought it's a great place for him.

Glad to show you the door. Appreciate everything you did, but you are a moron. Nowhere else is going to give you what you want. And for less money even?

Have fun when the realization that you are .500
or worse come December and most likely missing the playoffs.

Hey lunk head, he was classy as could be. It has nothing to due with $, he just wanted more playing time

 

[BobDigital]

So he either wants to be a full time starter or go to more of a "pin your ears back" role.

I can respect that. I wish him well until/unless we play him.

 

[BobDigital]

I defended Long as a signing, and I defended Long during the year, so I want to be clear that I'm not attacking Long here, in any manner, and I wish him nothing but the very best (short of a SB win, because that's for the Patriots). Having said that, is there anyone who thought Long was coming back?

I did. Guess I was wrong.

 

[oldrover]

Thanks, Chris! You started hustling Game 1...


(Chris Long gets first sack as a Patriot)


...and you didn't stop until you hoisted the Lombardi.

 

[Joey007]

Honesty like that is very admirable. Do not blame him for one thing that he said, and I wish him the best of luck from here.