It was a challenge I made to myself, because I saw the way we play here,” Vereen said earlier this week in one of the tunnels at Gillette Stadium. “I had never been a part of a team that is so physically tough—and mentally tough. Once I got that hint, and decided that I needed to be tougher, that’s kind of when things mentally started changing for me.
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Good read from Bedard, though Vereen’s numbers the last three games have been paltry and he’s dealing with a groin injury now as well. I’m sure the two are a bit related, but the Pats will really need Vereen to return to form in the playoffs, he’s one of the few playmakers they have left.
More on this coming tomorrow in my B/R column…