Mitch Morse clearly thinks highly of the Patriots rookie
The Bills might not like the Patriots, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have respect for their AFC East rivals.
Shortly after Buffalo blew out New England in the AFC wild-card round, Bills center Mitch Morse sought out Patriots rookie defensive lineman Christian Barmore for a lengthy postgame embrace. Mike Giardi of NFL Media captured the interaction on camera.
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Obviously, it’s unclear what Morse told Barmore, but it’s clear he thinks highly of the Patriots youngster.
Barmore, taken in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, was a force for the Patriots this season. One of New England’s top defensive players from start to finish, the Alabama product battled through a knee injury in the playoffs while playing 33 snaps against the Bills.
Perhaps most importantly: Barmore has a big fan in Bill Belichick.