Former New England Patriots receiver Troy Brown is expected to officially retire tomorrow during a 10 a.m. news conference at Gillette Stadium that was scheduled for “an important announcement” involving the former receiver.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft and head coach Bill Belichick are expected to speak.
While the mainstream media was pussy footing with it we had this last week.
Mike Reiss’ article on the retirement of Troy Brown.
VERSATILE FORMER PATRIOT AND THREE TIME SUPER BOWL CHAMPION TROY BROWN JOINS COMCAST SPORTSNET AS NFL ANALYST
15-Year-Veteran Paired with Gary Tanguay and Michael Felger on Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight
BURLINGTON, MA – Selected in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL draft, Troy Brown proved to be Mr. Versatility during his 15 prosperous years as a New England Patriots wide receiver, return man and part-time defensive back. Comcast SportsNet will rely on his high football IQ to provide unmatched local NFL analysis.
Brown, 36, joins the Mohegan Sun Sports Tonight program which airs Monday through Friday live, twice-a-night at 6:30 and 10 p.m. In addition to his in-studio work, Brown will focus on feature pieces from Gillette Stadium involving the Patriots and its players during the week. Brown will make his first appearance tonight at 10 p.m.
“I have been asked to do many things during my football career and I believe that my experience in all facets of the game will provide a great foundation for providing what I hope to be expert analysis on the team,” said Brown. “It feels like my rookie year all over again. I look forward to the challenge as I embark on this new career and as I continue my fifteen year relationship with this great community and team.”
“Troy Brown is a great addition to Comcast SportsNet’s Patriots coverage. Given his on-field versatility, there is perhaps no former player more qualified to provide the type of insight and analysis that fans covet,” said Bill Bridgen, Comcast SportsNet executive vice president and general manager.