“Really excited to get to gel with him and get in this offense and get to work.With so many pictures being shared nowadays, it's only natural for everyone to have more and more photos on their drives. “Kind of picking back up where we left off, it’s awesome. Gesicki, who is expected to function like a big wide receiver instead of a traditional tight end, hasn’t lost any affection for O’Brien, either.Īnd considering O’Brien’s return is expected to be as impactful as any free-agent signing, including Gesicki, that should be good news for a Patriots offense that severely lacked cohesion and chemistry in 2022. He called Jones a “really cool dude,” and noted his enthusiasm, arm talent and accuracy. Like all incoming Patriots so far, Gesicki was complimentary of his new quarterback. …(Jones)’s got a nice setup over there, he’s got a nice setup in the basement” Bailey was out there that day (throwing), too. “Just kind of getting to know (Jones), building that relationship, that chemistry. Shortly after he inked his 1-year deal, Gesicki stayed at Jones’ house for an overnight. He’s good at communicating with us, so it’s been awesome working with him.”Īs for his teammates, Gesicki has already joined quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe for throwing sessions outside the facility. Obviously, (he’s) a younger position coach, so it’s cool. Inside the team facility, Gesicki is like every other offensive player learning the finer points of O’Brien’s offense.
Gesicki came prepared, starting with his familiarity with O’Brien, understanding of the organization as a former division rival and experience playing under ex-Patriot assistants in Miami from 2019-21.
The 27-year-old said his first few months in New England haven’t packed many surprises. Gesicki took a break from the Pats’ voluntary offseason program Thursday to stand for his first press conference as a Patriot. Parker, he said, only shared positive things. Then around the time he put pen to paper to become a Patriot, Gesicki called an ex-teammate, DeVante Parker, to learn what it’s like playing in New England. Several years later, Gesicki initiated a friendship with Hunter Henry as a young tight end looking up to another in the NFL. FOXBORO - More than a decade before Mike Gesicki signed his free-agent contract with the Patriots, Bill O’Brien recruited him to play at Penn State.
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