After a victory, the New England Patriots award “Practice Players of the Week” distinctions to members of the scout team that best helped the team prepare for their opponent. It’s a unique honor that head coach Bill Belichick uses to reinforce the importance and value of playing at a high level during practice.
The award is also great way to recognize players on the roster that might not get the same recognition on Sunday.
“I take a lot of pride in it,” six-time practice player of the week and defensive lineman Geneo Grissom said. “My job is to make sure those guys at practice I give a great look, that I can make it as realistic as I can, so that way on Sunday those guys have already seen it.