FOXBORO, Mass. — Dont’a Hightower’s first meaningful football game in 20 months wasn’t his best. He knows that.
New England Patriots linebacker and co-captain said his level of play in Sunday’s season-opening loss to the Miami Dolphins did not meet his standards.
“We didn’t get the win, that’s the most important thing,” Hightower said Thursday. “Win or loss, I always look for room for improvement, and that’s obviously there. I pride myself on being, not the smartest guy, but I definitely want to push up my awareness as far as situational awareness goes.
“Just all around, I want to play better, obviously.