Patriots S Kevin Byard makes multiple bold Christian Gonzalez claims
Patriots All-Pro safety Kevin Byard claims Christian Gonzalez is the best corner he has ever played with.
New England Patriots safety Kevin Byard expressed his admiration for cornerback Christian Gonzalez in recent media interviews. Byard hailed Gonzalez as the greatest player he has ever played with at the cornerback position, a highly impressive compliment for a 24-year-old player who hasn't even reached his prime yet. Byard remarked, "I'm excited to play with this whole secondary, but obviously you got the best corner in the league in my opinion."
He further explained, "He's the best player I've ever played with as far as the corner position, it's going to drastically change how I see things and how he sees things. Super excited to be able to play with him." The primary question now surrounding the Patriots is whether Gonzalez will be available for their Week 1 match against the Seattle Seahawks.
The ongoing contract negotiations between Gonzalez and the Patriots have been far apart, but momentum can change swiftly. If Gonzalez is unable to play, it would place immense pressure on Byard and the entire defensive backfield. Thus, the most favorable outcome would be for the Patriots to secure a long-term contract extension with the star cornerback and move beyond the contract negotiations. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
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