Welcome to first and 10, a roundup of all the (mostly) Patriots-related news you need to start your Thursday. Grab your coffee and let’s get to it.
De facto defensive coordinator Brian Flores told us the other day on a conference call that defensive lineman Trey Flowers was nicknamed "Quiet Storm." So I asked Flowers Wednesday if there was a story behind the nickname. After he picked up a pair of the new orange shorts in the locker room, he filled me in.
"It’s not too much of a story," he said with a sheepish grin. "It’s just kind of its own thing. That’s probably just what it is."
Something like, you don't talk a lot and always bring the thunder?
"Yeah, that sounds right," he said with a smile. "Always work hard and don’t say much. Work hard and do my job."
--Hard not to like a guy who can appreciate the greatness of Bobby Boucher.
Josh Gordon wins the throwback/vintage jersey competition. He’s got a Bobby Boucher Mud Dogs jersey at his locker.
— Christopher Price (@cpriceNFL) November 7, 2018
Aaron Rodgers: "You're the best."
Bill Belichick: "No, you are."
An extraordinary #NFLMicdUp with the great Bill Belichick. ?⬆️ (via @NFLfilms) pic.twitter.com/dHkojZVMsE
— NFL (@NFL) November 8, 2018