Hunter Henry had a chance to leave the Patriots in free agency this past offseason and try to join a contender. But the veteran tight end opted to remain in Foxborough, signing a three-year, $9 million extension with New England before free agency opened.
So why did the 29-year-old tight end stick around with a rebuilding squad that just swapped out Bill Belichick for Jerod Mayo, will soon change quarterbacks and has a patchwork offensive line that holds back the passing game?
Henry explained his decision on the latest episode of “The Quick Snap” podcast, saying Mayo was a prime factor in his choice to re-sign here
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“I’ve always had respect for Mayo,” Henry said, noting they had built a rapport during the tight end’s previous three seasons in New England despite Mayo primarily coaching the defensive side of the ball.