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Linebacker Kyle Van Noy is back in New England after playing last year in Miami, and it seems that playing a year for the Dolphins has made him appreciate the Patriot Way.
Van Noy, who previously played for the Patriots from 2016 to 2019, was asked how different it was to play for coach Brian Flores of the Dolphins in Miami compared to playing for Flores when he was an assistant in New England.
“Yes, without comment,” said Van Noy of Flores.
Van Noy’s previous comments made it clear that he was extremely disappointed in the Dolphins’ cut after a year in which he played due to injuries: “I am surprised and disappointed by their decision,” said Van Noy when the Dolphins cut him off. “As a captain, I gave my all to the team. I struggled with a painful hip injury during the season, including spending a night in the hospital after a game. I was brought there to be a leader and I know that my companions admired and respected me.
But while Van Noy is not talking about Flores, when asked about Patriots coach Bill Belichick, Van Noy said it was an honor to play for him.
“It means a lot. When you have one of the greatest, if not the greatest coach in the game, a defensive mind, choose you, I think that speaks volumes about who he thinks I am as a player,” said Van Noy.
Van Noy said he would be excited to face the Dolphins twice in 2021.
“I know everything they do there,” said Van Noy. “Will be nice.”