SEATTLE — In his first public comments since signing his contract extension, Christian Gonzalez said he felt “extremely blessed and thankful” to be able to stay with the Patriots.
“I love this team. I love Boston. I love the city,” Gonzalez said in the moments after Wednesday’s 13-10 loss to the Seahawks in the regular-season opener. “This is where I want to be, and I’m happy to be here. I’m glad we got it done.
The 24-year-old Gonzalez signed a four-year, $135 million extension with the Patriots earlier in the week, a deal that made him the highest-paid cornerback in football.
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The head coach and his third-year quarterback acknowledged New England's shortcomings in the season opener. (Video by Von Smith/Globe Staff)