Josh Gordon’s Postgame Instagram Draws Reaction From Tom Brady, Patriots

Josh Gordon hauled in three catches for 73 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ 33-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He took to Instagram to share his thoughts of the game, and Brady couldn’t ignore it.

“For me, initially it was a culture shock,” Gordon admitted after the Patriots’ season-opening 33-3 rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. “It was definitely different. I think as I grew in this environment and got to observe other young men move and organize and act professionally, expectations were high. It wasn’t anything more than what I think they knew that they could do what was being asked of them.

“I was like, ‘All right, this is the way it’s done here.’ I could either get with it or look for a transition somewhere else. It’s tough, but if this is what you want to do, I think this is the best place to be.”

Gordon is grateful for everything the Patriots have done for him.

“I’m doing very well,” Gordon explained. “I’m extremely filled with gratitude every day, just enjoying myself. Coming inside this building, being with this family-oriented type of environment, and just doing what I love to do. There’s nothing better than this, honestly. It’s great.” 

Gordon didn’t take part in the spring practice or training camp with the Patriots. Strength and conditioning coach Moses Carbera helped him work on his skills.

“He’s been a real good resource for me,” Gordon said of Cabrera. “Coming back, getting into shape, making sure I’m on top of things and giving my best effort. We talk about it every day, what we want to put out there at practice. It feels good to know that we put together somewhat of a finished product this first week and were able to maintain. Now we want to be able to build upon it. So continued hard work, that’s what we’re all about. That’s what I’m going to continue to try and do.” 

Rebuilding his relationship with Brady is a piece of cake. They play really well together.

“We have spent a lot of time together,” Gordon said when asked about rebuilding his relationship with the GOAT. “I think over the course of time, talking together, working together after practice, in between practice — yeah, I get the feel for what he likes and I try to find my way there as best I can. I think it’ll get better. It’s the first game, so we’re building.”