FOXBORO -- It was kind of the frighteningly athletic play Josh Gordon has made time and again over the course of his roller-coaster career. His rare speed, physicality and coordination were all on display when he reeled in his first touchdown as a member of the Patriots.
And the fact that it came on what Gordon called a "sandlot football" type of play only served as an indicator of Tom Brady's trust in him after just two games together.
"I think after seeing the rush, [Brady] get out of the pocket," Gordon said, "it kind of just goes to sandlot football.