Patriots Receive Their Huge, Diamond-Encrusted Super Bowl Rings at Private Party
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Members of the 2014 New England Patriots received their Super Bowl XLIX championship rings Sunday night at a lavish affair thrown by team owner Robert Kraft. Each ring features 205 diamonds and Belichick’s mantra, “Do your job,” as well as Kraft’s signature. Ring-maker Josten’s managed to squeeze six Lombardi Trophies onto head coach Bill Belichick’s ring, and four on quarterback Tom Brady’s.
A 360 look at the Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX rings, crafted by @Jostens. #OnToTheRingshttps://t.co/NZGQgx3svs
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“I have been blessed to host four Super Bowl ring ceremonies, and just like the rings we present, we have tried to make each ceremony a little bigger and a little better than the one before,” Kraft said in a statement.
At Sunday’s ceremony, Kraft even found time for a few laughs at the expense of the Patriots’ hapless AFC East rival, the New York Jets. “I still think the best trade we ever made was when I sent a first-round choice to our good friends at the New York Jets for Bill Belichick,” Kraft said.
“Thanks for your kind words. Don’t forget the seventh [round pick] we threw the Jets on that trade too,” Belichick, outfitted in brass knuckles of Super Bowl hardware, quipped.
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Rings were distributed to the tune of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture.” Tight-end Rob Gronkowski couldn’t believe it.
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In contrast, this whole ring business has become so routine for the Bradys, Gisele appears to be perusing Instagram.
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While ESPN’s Mike Reiss reports that cornerback Darrell Revis—who signed with the Jets this offseason—had a conflict and did not attend, Vince Wilfork did. The defense tackle signed with the Houston Texans after 11 years in New England.
Big Vince & Coach Belichick showing of the bling. #OnToTheRings pic.twitter.com/bZhL1gpinM
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Brady and company capped the night with some dancing, which, like his high-fiving, remains a glaring hole in his game.
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