Javon Baker begins Patriots' tenure with memorable NSFW quote
Even before he was officially drafted by the New England Patriots in Round 4, receiver Javon Baker was known for being confident and having an attitude to match.
It didn't take him long to show the fans his respectable mentality, as he was live streaming to Instagram when he received the call the Patriots were selecting him.
Because he was projected to go in an earlier round, Baker expressed his frustration at having to wait for a team to finally choose him, stating in an NSFW quote that it took "too f****** long."
Patriots fans immediately ate it up and loved the type of player that Baker appears to be. That chip on his shoulder has become common within the Patriots locker room over the years and it looks like they'll continue that tradition with the receiver.
But that wasn't the only memorable quote from the newest member of the roster.
While speaking to the Boston media after his selection, Baker was asked about his thoughts and reaction to teaming up with Drake Maye and Ja'Lynn Polk, who were drafted on the first day of the draft. After sharing that the new quarterback had already reached out to welcome him to the team, Baker continued to express confidence by proclaiming that the new trio would "bring back that winning mentality that everyone likes in Boston."
This is certainly a confidence fans can get behind.
Based on how the Patriots have drafted so far, there is excitement in the air, and Baker reiterating that with his confidence only strengthens the optimism about this year's class.
It's also not just fans that are loving what they're seeing. New teammates DeMario Douglas, Maye, and JuJu Smith-Schuster took to social media to share their happiness over the pick, embracing Baker before he even lands in Foxboro.