Troy Brown is back in the fold. Outstanding.
He’s never had the flash of a Randy Moss, the production of a Marvin Harrison, or the antics of a Chad Johnson. How could anyone with only one 1000+ yard season and only three 800+ yards seasons be so important to a franchise? Easy.
Troy Brown is the consummate team player. He has never proclaimed “Just Give Me the Damn Ball.” He’s just gone about his business catching 557 balls for 6300+ yards. The team’s down a handful of DBs, you say? No problem – Troy will learn the defensive playbook and work both sides of the ball. While he’s at it, he’ll grab 3 INTs. Need a return man? He’s got your back. He racked up 4400+ return yards between punts and kicks over his 14 year career.
The best example of what makes Troy Brown exactly the guy we want and need came last year against the Chargers in the playoffs. Late in the game, Tom Brady throws a pick that effectively put the nail in the coffin. Rather than giving up on the play and calling it a season, Brown got his hands on the ball and stripped it right back, giving the Pats another life and ultimately the win.
They’ve started the whole Patriots Hall of Fame this year. This man’s face should be on the entrance to the building.
