The New England Patriots are in an extension-happy mood. Not only did they sign punter Jake Bailey to a new four-year deal on Monday, they also added two more years to defensive tackle Davon Godchaux’s contract last week.
On Monday, defensive line coach DeMarcus Covington spoke with reporters about the 27-year-old staying put for the foreseeable future — and what the team’s expectations are for a player like him, recently receiving a new deal.
“We’re excited to have Davon on our football team,” Covington said. “You know, for linemen you might not know exactly what they do, or they might not get the recognition they should.