TAMPA — One thing was abundantly clear last night in the Patriots locker room: They have Stephon Gilmore’s back.
Gilmore was heavily criticized throughout the week for his performance in the loss to the Panthers, but he was decidedly improved during the 19-14 victory against the Buccaneers. At least three teammates were vocal toward the media during Gilmore’s interview, including one who yelled to Gilmore to “tell them to shut up.”
Largely, though, the teammates were supportive of Gilmore and happy to see him turn it around. On the heels of Gilmore’s struggles, it was important to see they were in his corner, which is the sign of a tightly knit locker room.