New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is excited to be in Devin McCourty's corner as he continues to try to fight for social justice.
McCourty was honored by Boston Uncornered, an organization that tries to redirect gang-affiliated people off the street corners. In taped remarks, Belichick said he is excited to have more healthy discussions, but he knows that needs to lead to actions:
“Conversations across our country and within our team will help lead to paving the way for a better future. Following your lead, and the example of other incredible men on our team, I look forward to increasing my role in this process,” Belichick said via Mike Reiss of ESPN. “Healthy discussion leads to actions. And actions that you have brought to the forefront have resulted in progress.”
Former Patriots and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady also had some stunning comments about McCourty. Brady said even though he is older than McCourty, he looks up to him, and he is pretty confident that he has learned more from McCourty than McCourty learned from him:
“I know sometimes you wouldn't think I'd be looking up to you, because I'm a lot older than you. But the reality is, I have. I've learned more from you than you've probably ever learned from me,” the 42-year-old Brady said in taped comments. “You're using all the wonderful things pro football has taught you to bring a voice to those who don't quite have the voice that we have. You fight for people that can't often fight for themselves. It's a very endearing quality about you, among other things.”
Patriots owner Robert Kraft also donated $100,000 to Boston Uncornered in Devin McCourty's name.
McCourty and his twin brother Jason have been very involved in the community, and with the death of George Floyd and the world listening, they are doing good to change the world.
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