The defensive room for the New England Patriots is not as littered with veterans as it once was. But despite still having the experience of Devin McCourty, Lawrence Guy and even Matthew Judon in the building, it’s been Ja’Whaun Bentley who has played a pivotal role in the communication on that side of the ball.
“I’m not going to lie, Bent is our leader,” Judon said last week in reference to the fifth-year linebacker. “Eight is our leader, and we’re all rallying behind him.”
Those comments were followed up by head coach Bill Belichick and linebackers coach Jerod Mayo on Monday with the Patriots holding their 12th training camp practice.