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Jonnu Smith's reaction to joining Patriots should excite TE's new fans

Jonnu Smith's reaction to joining Pats suggests he'll fit right in originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The New England Patriots reportedly made Jonnu Smith one of the NFL's highest-paid tight ends Monday. And Smith plans on earning his money.

After agreeing to a four-year, $50 million contract with the Patriots in free agency, the 25-year-old shared a straightforward message to his new team on Twitter.

All I know is work. @Patriots let’s get to it.

Smith doubled down on that message via his Instagram story while responding to a warm welcome from Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman.