MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Final week, Patriots veteran proper deal with Morgan Moses lifted rookie Will Campbell’s spirits after a troublesome recreation. Campbell returned the favor in Sunday’s win over the Dolphins.
Moses, who got here into the sport with an ankle damage and was sporting a strolling boot within the locker room after the Patriots’ Week 2 win, was flagged for 3 false begins towards the Dolphins.
Campbell, 21, inspired his 34-year-old teammate on the sideline.
“I recognize Will,” Moses stated. “Will came to visit to the sideline. He was like, ‘dude, like, you stated the identical factor to me, bro, like, go away it prior to now.’ Simply to have Can have my again like that. Clearly, he had his ups and downs final week, however for him to return to the sideline like, ‘hey, large canine. Like, it occurs. You advised me that final week, whether or not it’s Yr 1 or Yr 12, it occurs.’”
The Patriots’ offensive line held up significantly better in move safety Sunday than they did of their Week 1 loss to the Raiders. Penalties had been an issue within the Week 2 victory, nevertheless. Campbell additionally was flagged for one false begin, whereas left guard Jared Wilson was penalized for holding.
Moses didn’t use his ankle injuy or the Miami warmth as excuses for his penalties. He merely stated he must play higher sooner or later.