Matthew Slater’s Family Reflects on Legendary Special Teams Patriots Career

Annie and Jackie Slater sit down to reflect on Patriots special teams captain Matthew Slater’s legendary career in New England. They highlight Slater’s interest in football growing up idolizing his Hall of Fame father, his passion for special teams and his dedication to being a spiritual leader for his teammates.
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[@CaptainLumpyDog]

Thank you for this. Hearing from his parents explains EVERYTHING about Slate.

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

Thank you Matthew slater for the memories you’re my fourth favorite patriots player ever behind Brady 1 gronk 2 Edelman 3 slater 4 and moss 5💙❤️.

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

Big Vince is not amused 😹😹😹

[@nathanielcranshaw7839]

@Captainlumpydog I’m sorry I loved Vince wilfork too but randy moss set so many records for my patriots in 2007 also i loved watching him on my team do you agree with my list.

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

@@nathanielcranshaw7839 Don't get me wrong: Your list is great! But Vince is standing over my shoulder and he asked me to write that. LOL

[@ridateejay70072]

True patriot!! Never complained just balled out! Great leader as well..I’m gonna miss Slate Dawg 🥹

[@austin5019]

Thank you to Matthew Slater for all he did for the Patriots!!! Congratulations on a great career, and good luck in retirement!!!

[@MD6955]

Thanks Matt

[@christopherthurber8667]

True patriot

[@DanyonRussell]

THANKS, SLATE! Makes us proud to be Pats fans with men you like representing the team. Enjoy retirement, Champ!

[@CaptainLumpyDog]

And thank you, Slate.

[@Poita316]

Thank you Mathew and thank you Mr and Mrs Slater.

[@tharrigan5661]

Awesome tribute. Keep them coming. Matt Slater deserves this! I hope Bob Kraft waives the 5 year requirement to get into the Pat’s HOF for Matt Slater.

[@17gt350]

Thank you to Mr and Mrs Slater you raised a true gentleman and a definition of a patriot.

[@mauricejohnston8454]

Nothing but respect for Matthew, Always exciting to watch, great player, great Patriot and a great man,,, thanks

[@PatsGlobal]

Love you Slate!

[@rshrsh5420]

Everyone that will read this comment here, if you know anything about football can relate to this. Bill Parcells said, and I have come to see the value of special teams, they mean more to the team than anything else. They really do. I am also from the generation that got to see his dad play...his dad was 100% all the time and was as big as a house!

[@chaseonyt2773]

Slater is an NFL Legend. Considering this is probably the end for him, i wish him a great time.

[@TheTruth0401]

Thank you 18!!!❤❤

[@TruStoogeDrew.]

What a family, we will miss you as well Mr. Slater

[@staticblanco3950]

We love you Matthew thank you god bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏💯💯💯💪💪💪

[@charliefraser793]

Thank you Matthew amazing person 🎉

[@giovanniecordero4655]

Thank you Captain, you will be missed on the field but your impact will always be felt. Rest up Slater, time for the next part of your story.

[@jeancarlosegura70]

Patriots legend 🐐😢

[@lucaspalermo6372]

Thank you Matthew. To hear from your parents is truly special, to see what kind of player you were throughout my childhood and my adolescence was always amazing and to see what kind of leader you are and what an incredible person you are is nothing short of amazing. Enjoy retirement, you’ve earned it. We’ll miss you. Forever a Patriot. 💙❤️

[@GroguDad]

Thanks for such a great person Mr and Mrs Slater!!!

[@rasmus5341]

Mad respect to Matthew as a player and human being from a Ravens fan. Always Loved that man.

[@mykulopoka8219]

this really is a new era of new england football, thank you for all the years slater!

[@user-ct7ye1nw6q]

It was in his blood...fantastic player...one of my favorite guys in NFL...happy trails matt. Thank you.

[@williamnieto6557]

The honor was my Mr. Matthew Slater. Thanks for everything you left out on the field.

[@kevinrasberry2611]

I totally respect this guy. Congratulations on your success in the family business. A great family

[@user-ie5zl9bn5l]

Thank matt slater will miss you congrats on a great career and first ballot hall of famer and great roll model for the patriots and a great person for the patriots

[@dannyc9784]

The Goat of special teams, but even a bigger goat of a human being!

[@Patriotsfan5124]

Thank you Matt Slater congrats

[@zitofan4life]

Classy family. God Bless

[@alexmb929]

Another patriots legend driven out thanks to GM Jonathan Kraft

[@TheTruth0401]

What?? 😂😂😂

[@franciscyr2471]

Get a clue.

[@nataliecrowthers5730]

Thank you Slate!

[@OGmick96]

Thank you slate.

[@daveypir]

The last man to wear #18 for the Patriots!

[@RPMcertifiedmomentsf1]

Slater bruschi and hotrod are my 3 favourite players of the patriots 🎉 I' hope slater has a great retirement and hof is calling

[@sabrinawharton1107]

I have nothing but respect for you Matt !! Thank you for always giving us such an awesome impact on what a leader is capable of being. Always a pleasure to be part of something special and inspiring Job well done patriots forever ♾️ we love ❤️ you}18

[@MrJaylordE]

Your the real MVP GOATED!

[@WobblinGoblin1]

Always one of my favorite Patriots of the second part of the dynasty. Well done, Mr. Slater. Glad to see and hear from your parents as well.

[@collin101499]

Greatest special teams player of all time. You are Mr. patriot . I will miss you messages too the team after the game. You are truly an inspiration. Love you Slate.

[@AdmV0rl0n]

Splendid Man. Splendid Family. Splendid Career. Gonna miss you Slater. Bad. But best of luck now in whatever you do.

[@swaggydog1183]

Thank you for everything Matthew Slater.

[@ScottieLandonakaLucky]

Yes Sir 🫡

[@pariswilson-xq6ff]

Young slate looking like he can be a member of the little rascals lol My Guy wat a career OG thank you for all you've done the blood , sweat, tears the wins the chips the leadership through the wins and loses Luv you #Slate #FutureHOF #PatsLegendForever

[@MrWinklbauer]

Kick ass parents!

[@mendesnelson]

We can all learn from Matthew and the example he set

[@toddw6716]

he had great parents

[@user-jt1xv8rk4q]

My Dad's favorite RAMS player🙏🏿.

[@alexmb929]

A hero to new englanders everywhere

[@zackhicks5320]

Easily one of the most important players in the Patriots 2nd dynasty. You don’t get 10 pro bowl and 5 all pro nods by accident

[@JCTreeExperts]

Slate the great

[@user-ct7ye1nw6q]

And he's got some special parents.

[@michaeldavis4111]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💯

[@michaelrfalkowski2446]

Retire his number!

[@NB-cn9uk]

Thank you he doesn’t want to be apart of mayos trash team I feel him gopats

[@bryangreely6560]

U will be miss #18

[@Angus-Johnson-8334]

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 King James Version 15 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

[@collin101499]

Geez he has too much class too retire because Mayo is head coach. What a stupid comment. He was ready too retire. He was 38 and played 16 yrs.

[@alohisheung7118]

Annie is the goat! If you see this message I hope you are doing well. I really appreciate all the time we shared. I will be back soon to visit!

[@josephrodriquez4658]

Thank you slate