Matthew Slater: “Thankful for the 16 years.” | Patriots Postgame Press Conference

New England Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater addresses the media on Sunday, January 7, 2024 after a loss to the New York Jets in Week 18 of the NFL season in Gillette Stadium.
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[@austin5019]

Thank you very much to Matthew Slater for everything!!!

[@tharrigan5661]

Thank you Matthew Slater. Just a truly great football player and a great Patriot. One of the best to play in a Patriots uniform.

[@AlecSilvaWX]

From the bottom of Patriots nation’s hearts We will miss you Matthew Slater. Thanks for all your memories!

[@Scott_Dunbar_II]

Real shame he couldn't be involved in the game more if this truely is the end. Thank you Slate!

[@Ready_Player_1]

Belichick has said he's coached the 3 best players when it comes to offense (Tom Brady), defense (Lawrence Taylor), and speical teams (Mattew Slater). Thank you Slater, you've been a pleasure to watch.

[@davidberry5015]

He’s going to be an amazing coach.

[@r3tr0actiongamer24]

If he's smart he won't be a coach

[@FatalPhenom]

One of the greatest patriots of all time! Every locker room needs a Matt Slater. What an awesome player, leader, and person. If this is it for him, he will be dearly missed. People who don't know the team dynamic don't realize how important this guy has been. He's not just a special teams ace. His leadership on and off the field is the definition of team player and humility.

[@eggynyce]

Literally a True Patriot

[@SergeMartins-ld8ve]

So happy for Matthew what an awesome human no words gonna be another huge loss for the team

[@jeremymuther8656]

Thank you Matthew 💙❤️🙏

[@2radd7]

Great player but a better human being.

[@MaineOffGrid.]

Love this guy. One of my all time favorite Patriot players. He truly was the heart and soul of the team. The locker room celebration huddles won’t be the same without his voice. 😢 Grateful to have had him for so long on our team. ❤

[@doconline]

THE captain. Thank you for everything Slate!

[@deckenneth]

LOVE this guy. As class an act as this town has ever experienced. Thanks so much Matthew!

[@micjam1986]

I don't think Matthew could be any classier.. we luv ya buddy

[@alexmb929]

What a guy. Truly one of the greatest players of all time

[@WillMonotoneOfficial]

Slate thanks for everything you’ve done over the years my man wish you the best.

[@frozenwick19]

thank you ! what an role model for us all, just thank you !!!!!

[@jboy8735]

Amen

[@martinalbert29]

Thank you. One of the best captains ever. Wishing you success in whatever you do next.

[@lehighstar474]

That's one stand up guy.....

[@cmchatton1680]

What a wonderful player and human being! His photo appears in the dictionary under Champion, Classy, Leader, Professional, and Godly man! Hopefully, when his playing career ends, Matthew coaches for the Patriots! John McHatton

[@416andthecitytoronto]

Love Matthew. if there is a perfect person on earth Matthew is that person. Love him so much!!

[@christophermacri7198]

Slate you are truly one of kind type man. You embody the spirit of being a Patriot. Thank you 🙏 for 16 years of greatness and leadership on this team! Good luck to you whether you move on or come back for one more season.

[@pete6705]

Won’t be the same without you Slater. Would love to see you come back as a special teams coach

[@OfficialLiLMicK]

#PatsNation 💪

[@user-ct7ye1nw6q]

Everyone loves this guy for a reason

[@codystrom8708]

Great all time Patriot!! Enjoy your retirement it’s been great watching you over the years!

[@mikojchase]

Absolute Legend

[@carlamasete7307]

Thank you Cap!!!!!!!!!

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Thank You Slat!

[@Southboi49]

Thank you for the job you done as a Patriots going to miss you wish you the best🙏🏾👏🏾💪🏾❤️

[@dorothymartino3221]

Thank you, Matthew Slater

[@WeylandLabs]

Damn Im a Chargers Fan but feel that from him as he's from So Cal, and im moving to Boston later this year so hopefully I can call it home like he has done.

[@earthlylynx]

Nothing but class…. If this is it, great career!

[@mtadams2009]

What an amazing career. Thanks

[@seansartor]

Thank You Matt ! My Dude is only 38y/o. The Next Chapter has begun !!!

[@Ghost-zo6dy]

Mr. Skater i told you in Germany...... you are the one for US you are oure Patriot ❤. I wish you a great Time after the Nfl pro Football cariere. I think you can come back as a Coach❤❤❤❤

[@ChosenOne-jk6go]

Thank you Matthew Slater for all you did for the organization , much respect to you!!

[@CC-zp1tz]

What an awesome person Slate is!!! Great message too, sooo many successful years, lets support our Patriots in the bad as well as the good! Got Pats!

[@lehighstar474]

Thank you so very much......thank you

[@pjd182]

What a stand-up guy. I will always respect Slater. He is very admirable. The longest tenured Patriot. Much love Matthew.

[@greatone275]

Class personified

[@marioyoshi4985]

Thank you Matthew all you have done for us we hope you come back if not thank you all for what you have done for us

[@DC-24]

thank you

[@APTTMH_3]

"When you're in moments like this you find out what people are" yes sir. We find out a lot about a lot of people, fans and analysts. Well said sir!

[@Raphaelx88]

Slater has the quality traits of a player, teammate, a leader and overall genuine human being. He has been a great captain throughout the years. I will choose to only remember the good times. I wish him the best. It was a tough season but it is what it is. Let's move on and prepare for next year! PATS NATION BABY! LETS GO!!!

[@That_Guy_Says_Hi]

Jackie's kid as classy as ever. The Patriot HOF will welcome him and be elevated thereby.

[@NarcoLepsyy]

Best special teamer of all time Hall of Fame this man and retire 18

[@archstanton7735]

class act

[@Flyerman777]

What an act of leadership

[@octavioaugustofreitas8671]

Thank you Captain 18

[@EngineVSEngine]

He seems like a nice person and he always represented the team well. I am sure he will be successful in whatever he does next..

[@robertortega3651]

He’s just like us, a Patriot forever!

[@macwithdak1017]

Slater Slater Slater 😮‍💨🤦🏾‍♂️🫵🏾🔥🔥💪🏾✨✨✨

[@user-ft7dk6hx4l]

You are the beacon of light that Jesus says we need to be. God Bless my brother in Christ.

[@alexhilton4657]

Great person! So happy to have him play for the pats for all those years!

[@robbysmith4169]

Always been a class act slater, on and off the field , it’s been a honor

[@TokenCanadian]

The last best piece to the team. Thanks for it all Mathew.

[@lilerb1313]

Can I get a Ahhhhhhh Yeahhhhh!

[@215JETS]

As a Jets Fan, boy do I wanna hate this guy... But he's been such an Impact on the game.. Very rarely do you hear a guys name for 15+ years.. No matter the position.. and it doesn't matter if he's a rival at that point... He's a Spirit of the sport.. Hall of Famer at his position(s) and its damn well warranted. #18 #Respect

[@davidcaunter5346]

Thank you Matt for being even better off the field than you were on it and that’s saying something. 👍

[@julioguzman3687]

From a JETS fan. Much respect for Mathew

[@dreed2428]

Come back pls 🙏🏾

[@rickjohnson9110]

he is an A1! type of guy

[@dr.davidboisselle7399]

Bring this man back as ST coach and team chaplain.

[@VangelVe]

A good player. But a better man.

[@paulparker1137]

Ahhhhhhh yeahhhhhh

[@GeekRobotYT]

Man gonna miss this guy

[@rickt1951]

He should be a Special Teams coach. Do special team players go to the HOF? He should.

[@lehighstar474]

I just ordered my Mathew Slater jersey

[@jcout25]

At the end of his 16 career when the jersey becomes cheaper?

[@lehighstar474]

@@jcout25 collection item

[@masediggity]

Matthew Slater will forever be a team captain as far as I'm concerned. Guys like him are absolutely irreplaceable. I would always look for him on special teams plays. I'm hoping we can get some of this kind of leadership out of guys like Brendan Schooler in the future.

[@jeffwheeler1893]

We are gonna need a new Special teams coach. Who better than Slater to do the job..... Congrats on a great career sir....

[@TomAndersonn]

Happy retirement bro

[@pizza603]

Matthew Slater is a football coach now.

[@antonioromulodelcarmen283]

(In the best Slate locker room voice) So... how do we feel... about Slate's 16 year NFL Journey????

[@richardclegg5853]

Looks like he could suit up another 10 years, we all wish he would...

[@michaelmccabe3921]

Slater needs to simply move from the locker room to the coaching staff.

[@ButchBrown7]

Thanks for being part of the Original Culture to bad many of our original guys where traded. 2024 has to be a rebuild

[@thebladexz]

Special teams coach

[@CrosswaIk]

Feels like just a a year ago we were watching the disappointing end to a season and asking Slater if he's going to retire 😂

[@Speedyreedy1218]

#18

[@APTTMH_3]

I'm not ready for this yall. All the legends are gone man 😢. BTW your israelite brother, that's why the teachings of Paul speaks to you like that. APTTMH

[@vndragonslayer1]

first round hof

[@richardbosh4522]

Matt Slater dont blame you for leaving this disaster of a team and year and with the Toxic Negative Bill Belichick. Thank you for your time❤

[@nine0nmechillin902]

This dude has like 4 super bowls or what? Lol

[@AttilatheThrilla]

No wonder he lasted 16 seasons with that noggin on his shoulders 👀

[@Gregslife]

MILK DUD HEAD

[@michaelmccourt4992]

Get a life Greg

[@codystrom8708]

Better than a man bun any day!!

[@jcout25]

@@codystrom8708 It's just a bun. When a girl puts her hair up you don't call it a woman bun.

[@gosiahodge3462]

Slater was a good one...but..tbh..last 4 years...roster spot should have went to a OL/WR..never understood why he couldnt transition.. catch passes on the offense.

[@gosiahodge3462]

Slater wont be a huge loss...great leader..but what does/has he done on the field in 3 years...pretty much nothing.