FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Kicker Stephen Gostkowski just concluded his 11th season with the Patriots, and he summed it up this way: “It wasn’t my best. ... It was a trying year physically and mentally, but definitely the most rewarding season I think I've had. I would trade anything to be part of a team that wins the Super Bowl.”
I caught up with Gostkowski last week at a community event, and as usual, he was insightful in sharing his mindset when addressing individual struggles (34-of-39 on field goals; 53-of-57 on PATs) against the team’s success.