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Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy talked with reporters on Tuesday and let everyone know that he hasn’t lost a step at all since winning Super Bowl 53 against the Rams. Van Noy was asked about learning the system and he stated: “I think I know the system now, I think now it’s just trying to help out as many guys at this point to learn the system and get on the same winning page.” Kyle Van Noy, in my opinion, will retire with the Patriots. I believe he has won the locker room over with his hard play and the emotion that comes along with it. Could there be a chance that he ends up as a captain this year?



Van Noy has a new linebacker coach this season. His name is Jerod Mayo, who played middle linebacker for the Patriots from 2008-2015. Van Noy was asked today about the interactions he has had with Mayo so far. Van Noy said, “Mayo has been around…knowing him and how he’s played the game he’s played, at a really high level to me, he got gypped on some Pro Bowls, and he’s a really good player. I don’t think I’m going to get into his coaching. I think right now, we’re all listening to Bill.”



Van Noy doesn’t seem like the type of player who would get into coaching after his playing days are over. I could see Van Noy getting into broadcasting when his NFL career is over because he did a great job when he was on SportsCenter after the Super Bowl when he let Max Kellerman hear it for doubting the Patriots all season long.

The final question Van Noy was asked was about the team’s mindset heading in the 2019 season. He responded by saying, “You would have thought we lost already, with the way that we’re working. It’s a big thing-complacency. We have a lot of guys here that are motivated for greatness. Not just with the coach, but with the players, and the players in every room you have a veteran-a McCourty, and a Chung, and a Hightower, who are motivated…so are the young guys, who are hungry to prove they can play. That goes offensively and defensively. You have veteran guys that hold that standard, and they do a good job.” Bill Belichick only brings in players who have these types of mindsets and good locker room presence. I’m happy to see that the “No Days Off” mindset will never leave this organization as long as Bill is around.



Kyle Van Noy 2019 Projection stats:



Total Tackles: 135

Sacks: 5

Interceptions: 1