Patriots news: 4 things you may have missed yesterday

Dec 11, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) during warmups before the game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2014; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Rams defensive end Chris Long (91) during warmups before the game between the St. Louis Rams and the Arizona Cardinals at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Patriots news Martellus Bennett
Nov 9, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; Chicago Bears tight end Martellus Bennett (83) gestures as he runs off the field following a 22-19 win over the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

1. Gronk, Bennett connected before trade

In a one-on-one interview with Patriots.com, Martellus Bennett spoke about meeting up with Rob Gronkowski in Los Angeles before getting traded to the Patriots:

"I actually saw Rob, we work out in the same place in L.A., so we just crossed paths the other day. I think it will be fun. I’m interested to see the way they want to use us together, and the way they put the offense together. I have no idea what the plan is, but I know they have a plan for having us both on the field at the same time a lot."

This writer is doing his best to not scream at the top of his lungs in excitement at the thought of Gronk and Bennett playing together. It’s a match made in football heaven.

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