What ‘Pissed Off’ Budding Patriots Star After Joining New England

Former Patriots head coach Bill Belichick recently explained how Massachusetts state taxes make it even harder for the organization to attract players to New England.

That pain certainly is felt by those who step in between the white lines at Gillette Stadium.

On the latest episode of Davon Godchaux’s “Chaux Talk” podcast, second-year defensive end Keion White opened up about a harsh reality he quickly learned about signing his rookie contract with the Patriots.

“You know what pissed me off, too? When I got here, they got that extra 4% millionaire’s tax there, too,” White told Godchaux. “That will get you, too.”

The 25-year-old also recalled receiving his first NFL check.

“I wasn’t prepared that they was really taking half,” White said. “Like, you always hear, like, ‘They’re taking half your check.’ No, that’s for real.”

Fortunately for White, he probably won’t have to worry about his future finances. A promising rookie campaign suggested the 2023 second-round pick is in store for a long, successful career in the league that should include at least one significant contract.

White will try to boost his stock in the coming months when he embarks on his sophomore slate, which begins Sept. 8 in Cincinnati