The Patriots concluded Day 5 of training camp inside Gillette Stadium in front of a raucous crowd on Monday night. The team dressed in shorts and shells after being in full pads Saturday and Sunday. After having a crowd of over 21,000 people on Saturday, more than 24,000 fans filled the lower bowls at Gillette for the session.<\/p>\n
The big news of the day was Kevin Faulk being inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Bill Belichick in his remarks and later in his press conference called him one of the most unselfish players he\u2019s ever coached. He said that Faulk and Troy Brown were two of the toughest, most clutch, and best decision makers on the team.<\/p>\n
Faulk once again climbed the stage wearing a Tom Brady jersey under his suit coat. Something he did at the NFL draft this May. But he was in for a surprise. Brady came out in uniform for practice and unzipped his warmup jacket to reveal a Faulk jersey.<\/p>\n
Faulk later said he was speechless by the gesture. Brady called Faulk, one of the best players, one of the best teammates and one the best friends he\u2019s had. When fans began to chant Brady-Brady-Brady\u2026 the QB stopped them and said that night was about Faulk.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s something to be said for the respect that Brady has for his former teammate as this is the first time he\u2019s spoken this summer.\u00a0 Faulk later addressed the media at the end of Belichick\u2019s press conference and stated he wanted to savor the moment. \u201cThat\u2019s the good feeling,\u201d he said when asked about donning the red HOF jacket.\u00a0 He was deeply touched by Brady\u2019s gesture. \u201cSo much love, so much emotion\u2026great moment,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n