New England Patriots React To 26-24 Win Over Saints

Aug 22, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints inside linebacker David Hawthorne (57) tackles New England Patriots running back Jonas Gray (35) during the second quarter of a preseason game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

Jonas Gray

"“It was a battle out there, with two good teams fighting, and I didn’t expect anything but a game like this. They knew what we were going to do and we had to adjust and that’s what we did. We fought hard to get back into the game and that’s good.” “The mantra for our team has always been to do your job. So whoever is in there, as a running back, you have to trust them. And that’s all I’m doing. I thought I did ok, but I feel I’m still rusty on a couple of things, and I’ve got to improve when it comes to running after the initial contact. But it was a good day and something to build off of and I’m definitely going to take a look at the film.” “I think that every player in the NFL, if you give them time, they are going to grow. And that is what’s happening with Jimmy (Garoppolo). When you’re playing with a guy like Tom (Brady), I mean you’re going to learn a lot from him. And he’s (Garoppolo) learning from his own mistakes, and I think he’s only going to get better each and every week.”"

James White

"“Whenever you get your opportunity, you’ve got to take advantage of it. And that’s something I’ve learned all my life. So I just tried to go out there and make the most I have.” “Like I said, I’m just looking for an opportunity. I mean, that’s all you can ask as a rookie trying to get into this league. And whatever the coaches call, that’s what I’m going to do, regardless of what my role is.” “On that play (TD run), I noticed the linebacker overplay the play a little bit, and I just made a cut and there was nobody there.”"

Malcolm Butler

"“It was great to go out there and get the reps and get ready for the season. I’m just out there learning and to give my team a chance to win. These games are all about us making plays and not letting the plays come to you, but to go out there and make the play. And as a cornerback you’ve just got to go out there and make plays.” “I’ve always had confidence, even before that (Super Bowl) play. If I didn’t have that, then I wouldn’t be on the team.”"

Devin McCourty

"“It was great to go out there and get the reps and get ready for the season. I’m just out there learning and to give my team a chance to win. These games are all about us making plays and not letting the plays come to you, but to go out there and make the play. And as a cornerback you’ve just got to go out there and make plays.” “I’ve always had confidence, even before that (Super Bowl) play. If I didn’t have that, then I wouldn’t be on the team.”"