his cleats Kyle Van Noy Jerseys 2019 , Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski’s list of milestones should start with one word: consistency.Only two players on the Patriots’ 2018 roster — Gostkowski and Tom Brady — were around for each of their previous five Super Bowl appearances.While the 41-year-old quarterback stays in the spotlight Gostkowski, who has spent his entire 13-year career with the Patriots and just celebrated his 35th birthday, has quietly been one of the franchise’s most consistent contributors since replacing Adam Vinatieri.While Vinatieri’s legend still resonates in New England, Gostkowski will tie Mike Lodish for the second-most Super Bowls played with his sixth appearance on Sunday, behind only Brady’s nine.It’s a run that Gostkowski himself has trouble fully grasping.“It’s surreal. You have to pinch yourself sometimes,” Gostkowski said. “But you can’t get too caught up in it because we have a game on Sunday. The more I think about the game and how I’m going to perform and do my job the better I will be.“It is awesome White Shaq Mason Jerseys , and it is cool, you never want to take it for granted. But once you get here you never want to take your eyes off the prize.”Patriots special teams captain Matt Slater has been Gostkowski’s teammate since 2000. He said any appreciation for Gostkowski’s longevity in New England must begin with remembering the player he followed.Before Vinatieri became the league’s all-time scoring leader, he cemented his legacy in New England with his last-second field goal against the St. Louis Rams in the 2002 Super Bowl, giving the Patriots their first Lombardi Trophy.“Stephen was brought in to replace arguably the best kicker in this league and obviously a guy this franchise will always love,” Slater said.“And the way he’s been able to handle that and navigate his career and carve out essentially his own greatness has been truly remarkable.”While Gostkowski hasn’t yet had the kind of signature postseason moments that Vinatieri is beloved for, his body of work in New England has matched up.Gostkowski has long passed Vinatieri to become the franchise’s all-time scoring leader (1 Shaq Mason Jerseys 2019 ,743 points) and is second behind him in career postseason points (198). This season he also became the 19th kicker in NFL history to reach 350 field goals.This postseason Gostkowski is 3 for 3 on field goals with a long of 47 yards. He’s also 9 for 9 on extra points. In his previous five Super Bowls, Gostkowski is 5 of 6 on field goals and is 11 of 13 on extra points.It’s helped him move past a rough two-year stretch in which he missed five extra points after not missing one for nine straight seasons.“I think that just speaks to who he is,” Slater said. “He’s so consistent in his character of who he is. You talk about misses and makes, regardless if he goes out there and makes six 50-yard field goals or misses five 20-yarders, he’s the same guy.“He’s just Steady Eddie. I think there’s something to be said for that. To have that consistency was really remarkable to me. You hear the outside noise, whether it was ‘Steve’s the greatest thing since sliced bread’ or ‘Steve stinks White Chris Hogan Jerseys ,’ and he didn’t change. I was like, man, this guy has got a lot of mental toughness.”Long snapper Joe Cardona, who has teamed with Gostkowski since 2015, said he has never really seen him lose that even-keel demeanor. But he says they keep their meeting room purposefully light to combat the pressure environments they face in games.“The guy’s been adaptable,” Cardona said. “He’s figured out how to succeed in any environment and realistically is one of the best ever to do what he does.”Gostkowski said he isn’t going into Sunday’s matchup against the Rams with any expectations. He said he hopes these past 13 seasons have taught him to be ready for anything.“Each season has its challenges Chris Hogan Jerseys 2019 ,” he said. “There’s no 1,000 percent formula for success. . I’ve felt good kicking the last couple of weeks. I’m looking to continuing to do that on Sunday.” Daily news and links for Friday."TEAM TALKDon Banks shares his snap-judgements on the Patriots’ draft: Day 2 and Day 3.Erik Scalavino recaps the Patriots’ second day of the draft.Andy Hart sees quarterback Jarrett Stidham as one of the intriguing picks from the draft’s third day.Angelique Fiske portrays Patriots second-round pick Joejuan Williams.Angelique Fiske portrays Patriots third-round pick Chase Winovich.Erik Scalavino writes about the Patriots’ continued roster building through the third day of the draftVideo: One-on-one with N’Keal Harry (0:59)LOCAL LINKSDoug Kyed (NESN) writes that the Patriots balanced value and need in assembling their draft class.Ben Volin (Boston Globe) shares his early verdict of New England’s draft.Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) unveils what Jarrett Stidham can learn from Jimmy Garoppolo.Hal Bent (Full Press Coverage) thinks that the Patriots’ draft shows evolution on both sides of the ball.Karen Guregian (Boston Herald) believes that the Patriots’ draft checks most boxes.Darren Hartwell (NBC Sports Boston) resets New England’s depth chart after the draft.Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) shares his analysis of every Patriots draft pick.Doug Kyed (NESN) thinks that the Patriots went with value over need when drafting Damien Harris.Ryan Hannable (WEEI) posts his 10 thoughts on New England’s draft.Nora Princiotti (Boston Globe) introduces new Patriots guard Hjalte Froholdt.Tom Curran (NBC Sports Boston) grades New England’s 2019 draft haul.Doug Kyed (NESN) notes that New England filled its pass rushing need by drafting Chase Winovich.Steve Hewitt (Boston Herald) notes that Hjalte Froholdt brings versatility to the Patriots’ offensive line.Christopher Price (Boston Sports Journal) writes that New England wraps up the draft and will move to phase two of the offseason program.Zack Cox (NESN) breaks down how Chase Winovich is already fitting in in New England.Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) wonders if Josh Gordon has led to the Patriots’ decision to draft N’Keal Harry.Christopher Gasper (Boston Globe) feels as if the Patriots are still reloading while their AFC foes are chasing.Ryan Hannable (WEEI) thinks that some Patriots draft picks could make veterans uneasy when it comes to their roster status.Evan Lazar (CLNS Media) wonders it Jarrett Stidham could become Tom Brady’s successor one day.Henry McKenna (Patriots Wire) unveils his winners and losers from the draft.Andrew Callahan (MassLive) ranks the Patriots rookies most likely to play in 2019.Logan Mullen (NESN) points out that N’Keal Harry has already made history.Doug Kyed (NESN) writes that the Patriots finally addressed their offensive tackle position by drafting Yodny Cajuste.Evan Lazar (CLNS Media) lists some of the standout qualities for the Patriots’ rookies.Nick O’Malley (MassLive) calls the 2019 draft the Patriots’ most normal in years.Mike Dussault (Pats Propaganda) shares his Patriots draft recap.Nora Princiotti (Boston Globe) notes that Jarret Stidham has traits the Patriots value.Phil Perry (NBC Sports Boston) calls Jarrett Stidham a quarterback with upside.Doug Kyed (NESN) thinks that the Patriots are planning ahead by drafting Hjalte Froholdt.Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) sees shades of Tom Brady when looking at Jarrett Stidham, at least when it comes to the number of quarterbacks taken ahead of him.Jordy McElroy (Patriots Wire) asked Titans fans in Nashville about their opinions on the Patriots.Doug Kyed (NESN) wonders what will happen with Danny Etling after the Patriots drafted Jarrett Stidham.Tyler Sullivan (247 Patriots) notes that Super Bowl 53 got new Patriots punter Jake Bailey fired up.Ben Volin (Boston Globe) points out that the Josh Rosen and Tyreek Hill stories are dominating the NFL’s draft weekend.Doug Kyed (NESN) asks why the Patriots drafted a running back in the third round.Doug Kyed (NESN) calls Joejuan Williams a “defensive chess piece.”Mike Reiss (ESPN Boston) notes that Jarrett Stidham enjoyed the Draft Academy experience.NATIONAL NEWSAlbert Breer (Sports Illustrated) wraps up the draft in his new Monday Morning Quarterback column.ESPN asks the biggest post-draft questions for each team. /Mike Reiss wonders about the Patriots’ tight end situationDan Kadar (SB Nation) posts his first mock draft for 2020.Harry Lyles Jr. (SB Nation) shares four late-round prospects to watch.Peter King (NBC Sports) cleans out his notebook from the draft.Kristopher Knox (Bleacher Report) lists late-round picks that could become day-one starters.Yahoo Sports shares its thoughts on players getting drafted too high and too low.Doug Farrar (Touchdown Wire) presents his draft grades.Elliot Harrison (NFL.com) unveils his latest power rankings.Mike Florio (Pro Football Talk) reports that 49 of 144 early draft entries went unselected.Mel Kiper (E$PN Insider) hands out his draft grades.Austin Gayle (Pro Football Focus) ranks the top-10 undrafted free agent signings.Dan Kadar (SB Nation) hands out his final draft grades.Bleacher Report publishes its latest power rankings.Andy Benoit (Sports Illustrated) grades every team’s 2019 draft picks.Michael C. (Touchdown Wire) notes that the SEC dominated the draft.Bill Barnwell (ESPN) explains why Josh Rosen could be a steal for Miami.Brad Gagnon (Bleacher Report) wonders if the Bills are finally able to compete.Damien Woody (ESPN) thinks the Patriots had the best overall draft. (1:23 video)Conor Orr (Sports Illustrated) names his winners and losers from the draft.Charles McDonald (SB Nation) ranks the best moments from the draft.Pro Football Focus grades every team’s 2019 draft class.Rich Cimini (ESPN) believes the Jets’ offseason focuses on two quarterbacks: Sam Darnold and Tom Brady.Barry Werner (Touchdown Wire) wonders which of the eleven quarterbacks drafted could eventually turn into starters.EXTRACURRICULARDan Graziano (ESPN) reports that the NFL might put Tyreek Hill on the roster exempt list this week.