While exact details remain closely guarded, multiple players confirmed that Patricia brought an object tied to his most defining years with the New England Patriots—a piece of football history that represented the championship mindset he demands and the expectations he now places upon his new defensive unit.
Players described the reaction as instantaneous. Phones were lowered. The chatter stopped. Several teammates later admitted they had never seen a coach give away something so personally valuable on his very first week with a new program.
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