EPISODE · Mar 2, 2023 · 22 MIN
Episode 85: Chris talks to the legendary Lonie Paxton about what makes a successful special teams unit, long snapping, Adam Vinatieri, and much more
from The Patriots Report with Price & Hogan · host Bleav
Chris and Lonie talk about... -The greatness of New England's special teams from 2001-05. What made that group so special? And why have the Patriots failed to reach those same heights the last couple of seasons? -How the approach to special teams was different than other teams around the league. -How he became a long snapper. -How did he get a Red Bull mini-fridge into his locker at Gillette Stadium? And how did it become a part of their pre-practice ritual? -Adam Vinatieri's Hall of Fame chances. -What it takes to sign a one-day contract with New England before retiring. -The looooong list of what he's up to these days. ...and much more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Chris and Lonie Paxton talk about New England special teams past and present, the Hall of Fame candidacy of Adam Vinatieri, why Red Bull was part of the first Patriots' dynasty, what he's doing these days, and much more. He also talks about the logistics behind signing a one-day contract, and what it was like to retire as a Patriot. (Are you listening, Tom Brady?)
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Episode 85: Chris talks to the legendary Lonie Paxton about what makes a successful special teams unit, long snapping, Adam Vinatieri, and much more
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