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AP photo / Stephan Savoia
First-round draft choice Jerod Mayo poses with Robert and Jonathan Kraft today at Gillette Stadium.

Jerod Mayo arrived at Gillette Stadium today, and after meeting with team owner Bob Kraft in his office and also with Bill Belichick, he met with the local media.

After being presented with his ceremonial number 1 jersey, Mayo -- who was dressed remarkably similar to both Bob and Jonathan Kraft, as all were in dark suits and a red-patterned tie -- was swallowed by a wave of cameras and microphones.

"I'm excited; I'm overwhelmed," Mayo said. "Just sitting in Mr. Kraft’s office, sitting there talking with the owner of the team, really overwhelmed me. I’m ready to get my playbook and start learning this defense."

As he said on Saturday shortly after he was drafted, Mayo said that he just wants to contribute to the Patriots, whether that be on special teams or as a defensive starter.

In his comments, Bob Kraft noted that he like Mayo's taste in ties, and thought it was funny that when he asked Mayo what his thoughts were on the connection between himself and the New England Patriots, Mayo said, "Kraft and Mayo go together."

Comments

art said:

Finally, some youth at the linebacker position! Sure hope this guy works his way into this aging defense.

Link | May 2, 2008 7:23 AM
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