Adorning the walls of the New England Patriots practice facility at Gillette Stadium is a plaque imploring readers to “Ignore the Noise.”
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For the New England Patriots, it is all about ignoring the noise.
For a franchise which has had its share of success and controversy, the statement serves as a reminder to focus on the task at hand, without the distraction of media intervention. As such, it is probably the best advice which can be given to a player who puts on its uniform.