Aqib Talib talks to Boston media after debut with Patriots

[michael89156]

NOVEMBER 15, 2012


Aqib Talib talks to Boston media after debut with Patriots



Former Bucs cornerback Aqib Talib debuted on the practice field in New England this week, after completing his four-game league suspension.
 
Today, he met with media covering the Patriots for the first time. Talib, who was traded to the Patriots on Nov. 1, chose not to delve into his past off-field issues or discuss much about his time in Tampa Bay. Instead, he talked mostly about integrating into the Patriots organization.
 
“I did my best to stay in pretty good shape (during the suspension),” Talib said to Boston-area reporters. “(I’m) coming in early and leaving late and trying to learn the system. The guys have been great. They’ve embraced me and I love the team already.”
 
Talib said he had no sense a trade was being discussed and was initially surprised.
 
“You’re always surprised when you get traded,” he said. “I mean, it’s football and I’ve seen it happen before, so I was surprised when it happened to me, but kind of not surprised.
 
“I’ve seen it happen before. I’ve seen guys come and go and I’ve seen it happen in the business before so you can’t really be surprised by nothing in this league.”
 
As for his opportunity with the first-place Patriots, Talib said “It’s a great opportunity with a great organization and I’m going to do what I can to come in and help win some ballgames.”
 
On his meeting with coach Bill Belichick, Talib said the topic was singular.
 
“We just talked straight football,” Talib said. “He didn’t bring up the past. I didn’t bring up the past. He didn’t bring up the future. I didn’t bring up the future. He just told me to take it one day at a time.”
 
Asked about how he’s been portrayed in the media, Talib didn’t bite.
 
“What happened in the past is in the past,” he said. “I’m just looking forward to making the most of this opportunity and win some ballgames.”
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Posted by Stephen Holder at 6:49:13 pm on November 15, 2012

[BucsBay]

Definitely think he'll shine in the regular season, because outside of Luck and Schaub all the QBs the Pats play down the stretch suck. We'll see how he does in the playoffs.

[muvlodge]

I don't really think it matters if the QBs he is playing against are considered good or not....the guy is completely inconsistent and hasn't had a good season in quite some time. It will be interesting to see how he responds.

[BucsBay]

I don't really think it matters if the QBs he is playing against are considered good or not....the guy is completely inconsistent and hasn't had a good season in quite some time. It will be interesting to see how he responds.

So bad QBs don't make CBs look better, and good QBs don't make them look worse? Ok Shaun King, I didn't know you posted under this account.

[1sparkybuc]

I'm relieved that he's not a worry for the Bucs anymore, and I'm happy the Bucs got something for him. Schiano gave him a chance and he blew it. We get to see some new talent.............so far, so good.

[HolyBowZers!]

One of the great things about this year is that we have alot of our roster getting actual game time.  With this being Schianos first year here, he can better evaluate where he wants to go come FA/Draft time.  If we Talib never got popped for Adderall and traded, we wouldn't know what we had in Johnson because Biggers would be playing the nickel.  Not to mention that T'eo has been playing very nicely since settling into a starting role along with our multiple Offensive linemen

[nubcake]

I'm glad he went to New England, probably the only team that can help him continue what Schiano started in terms of turning his life around. Regardless of my opinions on him as a Buccaneer, I never want to see a guy throw his life away.

[The Anti-Java]

Can't say I miss him to be honest.

[beardmcdoug]

I'm glad he went to New England, probably the only team that can help him continue what Schiano started in terms of turning his life around. Regardless of my opinions on him as a Buccaneer, I never want to see a guy throw his life away.

amen

[Hate]

I do

[tripblood]

Talib is a better corner than most of the guys we have on our roster. They got a talented football player. I realize Nicks tore him a new butthole, and we win without him.. But people are delusional to think he wouldn't help us back there right now..

That being said, a 4th round pick is hard to argue with. Just sucks because our corners are THAT putrid