New England Patriots wide receiver Josh Gordon told reporters after Sunday night's 33-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers that adjusting to New England's culture was a "tough" transition, per Michael Giardi of NFL Network:
Michael GiardiAn introspective Josh Gordon. Calls the environment here “tough” but says it’s worth it. #Patriots https://t.co/6t5dEoZRWE
"For me, initially, it was a culture shock. It was definitely different. But I think as I grew in this environment and got to observe other young men, grew to organize and act professionally—and expectations were high, and it wasn't anything more than what I think they knew that they could do, what was being asked of them—I knew it was all right, this is the way it's done here.