Kyle Dugger is not the “ra-ra” kind.
The Patriots have develop into nicely conscious of that over the course of his profession, watching the 28-year-old lead by instance greater than along with his phrases. New England, then, doubtless wasn’t shocked to hear his response to being named captain Wednesday.
“It was an enormous honor. It meant loads figuring out that the fellows felt that means about me,” Dugger stated, per Pats Pulpit. “It feels good, however we’re simply attempting to win video games on the finish of the day.
“I really feel like so far as what I am purported to do is what I have been doing: main by instance. I do not actually take a look at it as I am attempting to switch Ja’Whaun (Bentley). He is nonetheless a captain. I do not actually take a look at it as sneakers to fill, however simply doing what I have been doing, main by instance and displaying these guys what to do.”
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Dugger was elevated to the brand new position underneath unlucky circumstances, as Bentley was positioned on injured reserve with what is predicted to be a season-ending pectoral harm. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo believes in having his captains stay lively contributors, prompting him to call Dugger alongside Bentley, Jacoby Brissett, David Andrews, Jabrill Peppers, Joe Cardona and Deatrich Clever Jr.
“I had a dialog with Bentley, clearly not being within the construct each single day proper now as he goes by way of the rehab course of. I did ask him. I stated, ‘To me, it is necessary that we nonetheless have management and illustration for that facet of the ball,'” Mayo instructed reporters at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday. “Once we did the vote for captains, and as soon as once more that is voted on by their friends, it was very shut. It was very shut.”
Dugger has grown to develop into extremely necessary to New England, displaying a degree of versatility that makes him indispensable to the membership’s game-plan protection. The Patriots will want him to proceed producing on the sphere, however now it is time for the soft-spoken security so as to add a brand new wrinkle to his already key position.
“I’ve simply been attempting to point out self-discipline when it comes to on a regular basis work habits — taking notes, watching movie, within the weight room, taking good care of your physique, issues like that. It would not ever actually cease. It is an on a regular basis grind.”
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