FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammate Matt Light (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
New England Patriots offensive line icon Matt Light was very nearly drafted by a division rival instead … until Scott Pioli took to the phone and started hustling.
The former Patriots executive hopped on Good Morning Football ahead of the upcoming draft and shared one of his favorite prospect stories of all time.
Probably not coincidentally, it featured the Jets getting pantsed.
At the story’s conclusion, though … you’re left overjoyed, but wondering why Light showed such loyalty to New England over a more competitive team (at the time) in New York?