Patriots Today - Kickoff Gala, Giants preview

[2:06] ..." to Drew -- and so -- my great pleasure and honor tonight. Larry. Izzo would come up and accept the sixth annual. New England Patriots. Wrong --"...

[6:37] ..." Let's be honest there's very little reason to believe that Tom Brady will be playing and Thursday night's game. That means that once again the focus is on the back of quarterbacks. -- Cassell"...

[8:55] ..." Minimal at least in terms of that Super Bowl they've they've faced the Giants just about every year -- the fourth straight. -- and the pre season against the Giants either home or away I don't think they'll be any. Thought at all about the Super Bowl maybe before the game players on one -- key players -- the other team that they don't have seen. Since that game"...

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[0:33]" Hi everybody and welcome the toyotas victory today I'm Christine hacker writes it got a preview for you of the Patriots the last preceding game. The -- going to take a look at what went on during last night's Patriots kickoff gala."

[0:49]" This is one of my favorite evenings. Because that means we're kicking off the season."

[1:03]" Patriots owner Robert Kraft at the Patriots kickoff gala rolling last night in the Fidelity Investments clubhouse Gillette Stadium. In front of the crowd that featured coach -- checked the Patriots team and this sea of fans excited for the season mr."

[1:16]" We're excited to get gone. And we appreciate your support it's it's a football fan. We're excited to show you how hard we've worked when we play the opening receptions achieved so it wouldn't be there. -- the networks which I -- hosted the event it's an honor to. Half the Kraft and coach Belichick happening back here for this event which --"

[1:35]" In addition to celebrate an upcoming football a year also raises money for the Patriots charitable on each. Some of the evening's highlights include the presence of hall of famers John Hannah Andre Tippett. In the presentation of them on Burton community service Award to linebacker Larry is out by mister Kraft in Julian Burke. Izzo is recognized as volunteer efforts in the community his tireless support the US servicemen and went."

[2:00]" Larry is possibly impact. The lives of thousands of soldiers. And is dedicated to Drew -- and so -- my great pleasure and honor tonight. Larry. Izzo would come up and accept the sixth annual. New England Patriots. Wrong --"

[2:21]" The want to thank the -- much everything that we do -- players in the community which like got a lot of work. -- a reflection. Or and then the following the."

[2:35]" Pitcher's teammate Brian -- caught up with is -- moments after you received."

[2:41]" While Larry. -- maybe he didn't tear yourself away from my trophies and -- you why yeah what was your reaction obviously surprisingly I was shocked the recycler in darkness. You know in the past I always see -- in time and you know -- it's a pleasant surprise. In a lot of ways streets of wanted you adhere. You know victory here. Can you talk about what it means you to be here on fuel and for that long and it's. Amazing how much time here in new. You know investors in my life here. Wonderful experiences on the I know. -- want to move to another team. Where's my signature -- it's a little bit about where he can't help that event as I have and I obviously you know Robert yeah. It was -- million pounds -- they had warned me about winning the order was prepared a little. Song but. You know Larry -- Something in my life. -- the to do -- then. To bring attention to sacrifice that the military. And I was happy I have this idea which. We've had a lot of success with -- and with the support of the people Boston my experiences raised over. 600000. Dollars. I think yeah and it's pretty. I'll wait what we wouldn't keep this week. Nadal -- we want to make sure all. All the fans get this -- especially when he drove -- well I don't want to interrupt the yeah -- on stage. Let's keep this -- as long as he holed a multi month swearing that is. Well this went out there but I think it's. I want to. It's hard enough the parent -- Hafner. All our shares. On when. I'm watching this way and Anderson yeah. In the -- but it -- and well congratulations. And might -- what is your house at night. I had I think. And god. It. -- and one swearing that is -- yeah. One guy that -- if you look closely at his Matthew Slater."

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[6:20]" Welcome back to Toyota's Patriots today right now Bramlet going to take you through three things to watch for the Patriots face the Giants on Thursday night."

[6:37]" Let's be honest there's very little reason to believe that Tom Brady will be playing and Thursday night's game. That means that once again the focus is on the back of quarterbacks. -- Cassell rebound from his recent if you outings connect Gutierrez maintain momentum from a strong performance last week. Final cuts coming less than 48 hours after the game. This could be make or break for the Mets. You'd be hard pressed to find -- worst stretch of special teams played to what the hatred displayed at the end of the first half against the Eagles. People went in depth and DeSean Jackson return kicks for touchdowns a minute and a half apart. Had to be tough to swallow the main goal is to be fully prepared for the regular season opener. We've seen some improvement on special teams against the -- wouldn't hurt. Seeing some improvement in general have you -- for the -- at Giants Stadium. No the final result isn't crucial mobility could be need to -- and at least 1 August victory into the season would be beneficial it's been eighteen years since. Since the Patriots went all the pre season. After losing the Phillies last week several veterans stressed that there needs to be improvement in many areas and they appeared confident that progress will be made. Maybe we'll see some of that progress on display at 7 o'clock on Thursday night."

[7:58]" Right with the cut down to 53 as far as a roster goes coming up on Saturday this they're -- clearly means a lot for some players. They want to particularly that you think needs Thursday to --"

[8:09]" Well there are several dozen players who may be fighting for 68 spot thanks to that are in doubt. One guy that I'm going to be looking closely at his Matthew Slater he's a guy like the Patriots really have some long term plans for. And he can make an impact potentially all three areas offense as a wide receiver defensive defensive -- Especially that. If you don't take this off field problems where we'll see in the mold this Thursday night you might get a look at all three."

[8:34]" A big performance and yeah."

[8:37]" Solid showing by him on Thursday to solidify a spot for him and if he doesn't make the roster -- they'll try to get onto the practice what Matt -- the rookie fifth round draft pick I'll definitely keep in Marion Patriots are facing the Giants for the first time since the super all."

[8:50]" It is the pre season now what are the emotions in this game if there -- you know."

[8:55]" Minimal at least in terms of that Super Bowl they've they've faced the Giants just about every year -- the fourth straight. -- and the pre season against the Giants either home or away I don't think they'll be any. Thought at all about the Super Bowl maybe before the game players on one -- key players -- the other team that they don't have seen. Since that game and -- you have been trashed -- I don't think will be much and not the same -- the -- and the other side's Nazi OC. And they'll say that's good for resolutely to be happy as well not have him around this year if the guys if you if he has hurt but I don't think -- will will be much of a factor at all in this."

[9:28]" O'Bryant make the trip had a safe trip. And we will be back on Friday with -- all the highlights of recap of the Giants game. Right here -- Patriots today that."