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In a stretch that’s been tainted and inspired by deflation, New England is pumped up.
In a snowy Boston, the Patriots soaked up every ounce of cheer Tuesday in a victory parade through the city.
A season that began with dramatics — Tom Brady sitting the first four games in a Deflategate suspension — and ended with dramatics — mounting a comeback from down 28-3 to steal Super Bowl LI from the Falcons — was given a bow with theatrics.
There was Rob Gronkowski, living up to his image and catching beers that fans threw him:
Rob Gronkowski, best hands in the league pic.twitter.com/7ZLglcYnkp
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) February 7, 2017
And Gronk, chugging and spiking those beers:
BUD LIGHT GRONK SPIKE!!! #PatriotsParade pic.twitter.com/VFVGKhrYFG
— Binge Sports (@BingeSports) February 7, 2017
There were shirtless boys in near freezing temperature, inspired by their heroes.
Current Temperature: 33°
Factoring windchill: 17°
A live look at the @Patriots parade in Boston. pic.twitter.com/QWKFys7LMp
— Only In Boston (@OnlyInBOS) February 7, 2017
There was 39-year-old Brady, the greatest quarterback of all time, the winner of five Super Bowl rings and four Super Bowl MVP trophies, who threw for 466 yards and two touchdowns to lead an unthinkable comeback, awkwardly pumping his fist because he didn’t know what else to do.
How you feeling, champ? Watch live #PatriotsParade coverage here –> https://t.co/DMhPt974n5 pic.twitter.com/JBeCciOuGW
— NBC Boston (@nbcboston) February 7, 2017
There was Bill Belichick, contorting his facial structure into what passes as grin that only appears following Super Bowls, leading chants of “No days off” to a crowd that gathered midday on a Tuesday.
A "No Days Off" chant is the most Belichick thing ever pic.twitter.com/eHsqTlxKjE
— Blackstundotcom (@blackstundotcom) February 7, 2017
There were the lesser-known Patriots who emerged from the stars’ shadow. Linebacker Rob Ninkovich skirted around Gronk’s drinking patent, swigging vodka straight from the bottle.
Rob Ninkovich is playing the role of Gronk this year pic.twitter.com/1GueThIrK1
— SI Extra Mustard (@SI_ExtraMustard) February 7, 2017
And Chris Long downing beers by the can, preferring a flick to a spike when disposing.
Chris Long just crushing beers on parade route @JOEL9ONE channeling Stone Cold Steve Austin. #patriotsparade pic.twitter.com/chKvHj8qtg
— Yianni Kourakis (@YianniKourakis) February 7, 2017
The long summer of the Patriots begins.
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