Special teams legend Matthew Slater returns to the New England Patriots for his 16th season. In an interview, he reveals that he came to an agreement with Head Coach Belichick in just a few minutes

When the Patriots announced that Matthew Slater would be returning to New England for his 16th season, Head Coach Bill Belichick was thrilled.

Now, speaking to “The Athletic”, the special teams captain has revealed that it only took a brief conversation with the coaching legend to clarify that the player and franchise wanted the same thing.

“I met him outside the weight room,” the 37-year-old explained. “I went outside, he came. I told him I felt like I wanted to come back and play. And it was very well received. He was thrilled that I felt that way. “

Slater listens to Belichick

In addition, Slater explained that he would have listened to Belichick had he suggested he retire. “If Bill had said, ‘OK, it’s time,’ then all doubts would have been removed. But he wanted me back. The conversation only lasted two, maybe three minutes. “

The wide receiver, who plays primarily on special teams, was drafted by the Patriots in 2008 and has since won the Super Bowl three times with the franchise.