New England Patriots Head Coach Discusses CB Room, Star Player

The New England Patriots collectively boast one of the more talented and quality cornerback rooms in the entire National Football League .

With solid pieces such as Jonathan Jones and Marcus Jones along with depth pieces including Marco Wilson and Isaiah Bolden , it's a good spot for the room to be in. Of course, things are led by 2023 first-round pick Christian Gonzalez , who was performing like one of the best in the league just four weeks into his rookie year before he was lost for the season due to a shoulder injury.

Head coach Jerod Mayo was asked about the room as a whole and expressed that he is satisfied with where the group is at.

"We feel pretty good at this time. Once again, those guys have to earn a role on this team. And it's not really just defense. You want your corners to be able to play special teams as well, so the battles will continue," Mayo said , adding that just because Gonzalez is the most talented on paper doesn't mean he won't have to work for it. "Even with [Gonzalez], he has to go out here each and every day and push it. I always tell these guys that success is rented and not owned, and the rent is due every day, and that applies to Gonzo as well."

Before the Week 4 injury, Gonzalez shut down some of the best wide receivers in football including A.J. Brown , Tyreek Hill , and Garrett Wilson . As a result of his strong play, he was named the league's Defensive Rookie of the Month last September.

If he can put it together for a full season and stay healthy, the sky is the limit for how special of a season he could have.