Troy Brown announcement Thursday
The Patriots are scheduled to host a 10 a.m. press conference tomorrow at Gillette Stadium with Troy Brown, Robert Kraft, and Bill Belichick. It is assumed that Brown will announce his retirement from the NFL at the press conference.
According to the team, the press conference will include "an important announcement."
Belichick was asked last week if he had an opportunity to chat with Brown, who seemed to leave the door open for a return, and whether Brown was on his emergency list. "Well, I'll say that our emergency list depends on what the emergency is," Belichick said. "I'm not sure who's on that list. It depends on what kind of emergency we're talking about. It's always good to see Troy and have Troy around. He's been a great player for this organization and he's got great leadership and great character. He's done a lot here. It was really an honor for me to coach him. You can go back to '96 when I was first here - he's one of the all-timers."
A source close to Troy Brown said last week that it's likely the receiver will announce his retirement soon and take a media job, as the Herald reported in its Saturday editions, but cautioned "nothing is written in stone" and that Brown, New England's all-time leader in receptions with 557, would consider playing again if the Patriots came calling.
The source said Brown, who visited the Jets during the offseason, would only postpone retirement to play for the Patriots, the team he suited up for the last 15 seasons.
"I think Troy wants to play a little bit more," said Coates. "I talked to Troy last night for a minute, and I think he still wants to play a little bit more. I think that right now he has to come to his conclusion. He's either going to make a decision to keep playing or let it go."
Brown met with Kraft Thursday, but Kraft did not divulge details of the discussion.
"Troy Brown is the prototype of what I'd like every Patriot to be," said Kraft. "Just the kind of person he is. I hope the fans agree that when he is eligible he'll have one of these red jackets."
Material from the Globe's Christopher L. Gasper was used in this report.
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Thanks Troy! for the great memories.You will be missed.
Maybe they are making him the backup QB? Wasn't he 4th on the depth chart at one point?
Yeah, would the 'source close to Brown' be Ben Coates?
This report saddens me. Troy has always been one of my favorites and I have always held out hope that he would be allowed to return this year. Thank-you Troy for all the memories, you are missed!
Troy Brown RULES.
More news about things other than the loss and the QB siituation. Sorry Troy had to be the news story to keep things moving away from the Miami game
Troy Brown....the consummate Patriot. I'll never forget his catch and run in our first SB title vs the Rams....biggest play of that final drive besides Vinatieri's kick! Or that punt return for a TD in the AFC Championship to get us there. Or what about two years ago in the playoffs when he stripped the SD cb who had just picked Brady on a 4th down and we recovered only to get a new set of downs. Talk about one of the most heads-up plays and players of all-time! Troy Brown....you're a LEGEND!
One of my relatively few bits of team memorabilia is a SB XXXVI poster. Of the six players on it, only TB remains. Time rolls on... :o(
wiseguyly69...my thoughts exactly...hilarious.
Troy was the epitome of being a team player, and being a Patriot. I'm sure everyone has a favorite memory or two...mine would be his catch against the Giants while more or less, on the ground...and of course his punt return against the Steelers. Best wishes to Troy and hopefully he'll be a part of the organization going forward.
Can he play QB?
oh my gosh, i hope it is NOT his retirement. i knew this day would come though. he is all class. what a player. the total package. hall-of-famer, all the way!
i'll be waiting to hear what he says....
Troy Brown is a class act of the highest degree. GOD bless him.
Troy Brown is a big reason why I once rooted for the Patriots. Then I moved to New England and met the fans. If it were up to me I'd put troy in a QB. What's the worst thing that could happen. You lose to the Dolphins.
I have thought for a long time that someday there should be an award named after Troy Brown. He has always been about selflessly helping the team.
Thank you Troy!!!. Last night, ESPN showed Playoff snow game Vs Oakland. Troy was amazing.. great return in late game. Please Join the team as a coach or something... help young guys develop... Thank you for everything...
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Thanks for the memories Troy! You were a selfless clutch player who will be missed..... BINGO!
The world doesn't just need more NFL players like Troy Brown, it needs more men like Troy Brown.
It was an honor to be a witness to Troy's career. Like others who have posted, I hope that the Pats continue to recognize the value of Troy and add him to the staff as a coach or in the executive office.
Thanks Troy for all the memories. You were a truly essential part of our dynasty. You are a super classy guy too.
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