Christian Gonzalez was all smiles as he approached the microphones with a bag of Sour Patch candy that he planned to save for a post-practice snack.
The second-year Patriots cornerback said he is excited to be back on the field after a shoulder injury cut his rookie season short last year. His participation was somewhat limited during the spring, but now he’s ready to hit the ground running.
“It’s the best feeling in the world, being able to do what I love,” Gonzalez said. “Being held back from it was hard, but that’s in the past.