FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Veteran wide receiver Nate Washington, who signed a one-year, $1.065 million contract with the New England Patriots in March, said a conversation with Patriots Hall of Famer Willie McGinest has given him a preview of sorts as he joins the fourth team in his 12-year career.
"I had a chance to talk to him a couple of weeks ago, once he found out I signed, and the No. 1 thing he told me is 'It's going to be good for you, because they're going to pay attention to the detail and they're going to get you in the aspect of making sure you're pushing yourself every single day.