Jason McCourty’s Rise to Starter a Surprise Story For Patriots

The New England Patriots defeated the Indianapolis Colts during Thursday’s game, and the win was celebrated in a big way. But, Jason McCourty’s reaction in the locker room was out of this world.

“Yeah, I’m excited! I did a lot of losing last year! That’s what I’m talking about!” McCourty said. We could not miss the smiles from other Patriots, including the coaches.

McCourty is really excited to spend his first year with the Patriots. In 2017, he played with the Cleveland Browns. McCourty spent the first eight years of his career with the Tennessee Titans.

“I didn’t realize they were recording me, but I think it’s fun to win,” McCourty said after the game. It’s a blessing to be able to able to play this game, and win, lose or draw, I think you walk off the field and you realize you can’t take that for granted and you’re appreciative of the blessing to just go out there and compete. But at the same time, you go through a lot throughout the offseason, throughout the course of a week, to prepare,” he said.

“When you can walk into that locker room on game day, and walk away with a win, it’s a good feeling. Not only for me but for all the guys in the locker room.”

The 31-year-old player is one of the unexpected stories of the Patriots’ season. He did not take many repetitions in spring practices, and opened the season as the No. 4 corner. McCourty also accepted a pay cut that is in accordance with his low spot on the depth chart. However, we have seen him producing on the No. 2 spot in the last three games.

“He’s been terrific. He does a good job of putting himself in good position to make plays and help the defense play well, so I’ve been really pleased with him,” noted linebackers coach Brian Flores.