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I hated you as a Charger and loved you as a Pat. A couple years ago I took my kids to training camp, we stopped by the pro-shop just
in time to get some autographs. Amongst the shouts of 'Rodney!', "Hey over hear!', 'C'mon Rodney', younger daughter shouted 'Hi
Rodney, can you sign my hat please?' You stopped and looked several feet away over at us and said 'Who's calling me? Was that
you?' You skipped over grown men with helmets and photos and rude kids and parents shoving programs and paper at you to come
talk to my daughters. My oldest wanted a jersey that day and didn't know what to get. That moment sealed it for her. #37 all the way!
You and I spoke a bit about my 1 year old son whom I was holding and his stair climbing prowess. I didn't get an autograph for myself
as I don't believe much in it, but I appreciated and will always remember the very brief conversation we had as a couple of dads
talking about the kids amongst the chaos. That meant more than some scribbles of ink ever would. A few weeks later you were
suspended for use of HGH. At first my daughter was heart-broken and I was angry. When she heard the news, she asked what to do,
she was upset. It was then that I thought back to our brief conversation. You're just a regular guy like the rest of us. You're not
perfect in the choices you make and neither am I. I told her to be proud of you for standing up for your mistakes, for being
accountable and for not making excuses. I told her you were more of a role-model now than you were before. She wore that #37
jersey proudly to school the next day. I appreciate the player you have been and the man you are. Thanks for the thrills and thanks
for taking just a couple minutes to connect with us personally. We'll miss you on the field but NBC just gained a new viewer to
Sunday night football's pre/post and halftime coverage even when the Pats aren't playing. I can't wait! Take Care! Brett Monk

From your # 1 fan in China, I just want to
wish you the best Rodney! Thanks for all of
the hard work and sacrifices you made to
help make the Patriots what they are. You'll
always be the MVP of SB 39 to me.
David Suraski

I just want to say it is a sad day to find out
#37 won't be on the field this year and will
be missed by all pat fans rodney you are
and will be one of the best safties i have
seen and will not forget the way you
played the game hope you have a
succesful careeer in broadcasting as
well you will be missed by all. Ed Borack

Best of luck in your retirement.
I've been a fan of yours since
you arrived in New England.
Your heart and love for the
game was a thing of beauty!
Beth S from Portland, ME

I can think of no greater compliment to
pay you than "You played the game the
way it was meant to be played". You will
always be in our heart as one of the great
Patriot warriors and someone who will
be missed but not forgotten. Richard P.

Rodney I've been a huge fan of yours ever
since you joined the Patriots. Your
contributions to our Superbowl winning
teams will never be forgotten. You were a
ferocious hitter and a leader for the Pats
secondary. Best of luck in your new career
in broadcasting! VJC Patriot

Rodney,thanks for all your hard
work and all the great memories i
have of your great play,you are
awesome. Good luck :) Jay

From your # 1 fan in China, I just want
to wish you the best Rodney! Thanks
for all of the hard work and sacrifices
you made to help make the Patriots
what they are. You'll always be the
MVP of SB 39 to me. David Suraski

Rodney, You are the best!!! I have two
autographed pictures and a
autographed football. We keep them in
my youngest sons' "Patriots Room" We
wish you the best Rodney!! Ray Rogers

Thank you for all your hard work during
your time as a New England Patriot. We
were blessed to have you. All the best
wishes and prayers for your continued
success in the future. New England loves
you, Rodney! Thank you! God Bless.
Jessica S.

Best Wishes, Rodney! It was a
pleasure watching you play. I'll come
see your hall-of-fame speech. Enjoy
your extra time with your family. You'll
be a great broadcaster. Be true to
yourself. Greatness doesn't come
around every day. God Bless. Greg

Thanks for all the great memories. I
understand how difficult it must have been
for you recovering from your injuries. As a
disabled veteran, I, too, have had good days
and bad days, but have kept pushing myself
to get better and be the father my kids need
me to be. You've been an inspiration to
watch on the field, and I can't thank you
enough for the standards you set in New
England. You have my best wishes for a
long and successful career in
broadcasting, and a happy and prosperous
life with your family.
Respects, Tim Kindred
Bath, Maine

When I got to High school I was placed into
the starting rotation at an early age playing
mike. I was demoted quickly, with coaches
telling me I was too small and too slow. I
always watched pro football, and you were
my favorite player in the NFL. I studied what
film I could get my hands on of you playing.
Your passion, your intensity, your integrity,
and the honor you brought to the game.
You respected the game and played it how
it was meant to be played. I learned some
of your leverage techniques, and made my
way back on. I decided that if naturally I
wasn't going to be the biggest and fastest, I
would train harder than anyone else. I
made this decision because of the
comments you made. I ended up becoming
a starter at a pretty competitive d2 school
and I owe it to you.
Rodney, I have the utmost respect for you
as a player and as a man. The way you
played and the respect you had for the
game is a true inspiration to anyone who
loves football. Your tenacity with fighting
through injuries, your leadership on and off
the field, and your level of play will forever
be remembered. Thank you for adding to
the legacy of this great game, and for the
guidance your style of play gave me.
Best of luck in all of your future endeavors
and enjoy your time with your family!
Jay Shields

I am a 22 year old senior college student
from Pawtucket, Rhode Island. I played
football since I was 7 years old and have
a great respect and knowledge of
football. I replicated a player exactly like
Rodney. He has been my all-time
favrorite player to watch play for long
time now. I also played safety, as well
as HB. I just dont think Rodney truly
understands how much of a role model
he really is to people out there.
Watching his game, and seeing him
time and time again not care for his
body when it came to making a play or
tackle. I am a genuine fan who sees all
of those little things out there and there
is nobody who did those things better
than my boy Rodney.
It's tough to see one of the REAL football
players go. Worthy

Rodney thanks for all the great memories !
My Dad passed away a few days after the
2004 Super Bowl. He was 88 with cancer,
emphysema and leukemia and he held on
those last weeks for 2 reasons, the Pats
heading for the SB and he wanted to hit his
88th birthday.
Your relentless play helped give my Dad
that final gift. He passed away less than a
week later 2 days after his birthday.
You have been my favorite player of all time
every since I saw you walking off the field
after the 2003 SB with a broken arm you
got from hitting so hard. I respect that sort
of passion very much.
Best ever safety in the history of the league
as far as I'm concerned. Martin Favorite

Rodney, congratulations on an
outstanding career. Although you were
a Charger for many years, I will always
consider you a Patriot. Without you, our
SB record wouldn't be what it is. You
will forever correctly be the measuring
stick for every DB who wears the blue,
silver and red. Enjoy your retirement
and I look forward to seeing you and
hearing you on NBC. John Pilibosian

Congrats on an outstanding career in the
NFL, Rodney! You are one of my all time
favorite Patriots and I am thankful for all
your contributions to the team. Best
wishes to you and your family! You will be
missed! Brian Loomis

I'm no football expert, but it doesn't take one to know you
kicked ass out there. I'm glad you joined the Patriots and I
know a good portion of the Team's success related to the
way your leadership affected the entire defense. Thanks for
leaving it all on the field. Good luck in the future. Jason Stone

As a lifelong Pats fan, I just want to thank
you for kicking ass and taking names for
the last 5+ years. There were few things
that I enjoyed more than watching you and
Seymour on defense,and it was largely
thanks to you that, even as a relatively
uninformed fan, I went into every game
knowing that you guys would be
better-prepared and harder-working than
whoever you were playing.
Best of luck in the future, and I look forward
to listening to you in the broadcast booth!
Myles

As you retire from professional football and begin the next phase of your career I wanted to congratulate you on your remarkable
achievements. From your Pro Bowl appearances to becoming the founding member of the 30/30 Club to the culmination of your
success as a two-time Superbowl Champion, you have left an indelible mark on the NFL, the communities of New England and the
sport of football itself. It was a privilage to watch you play the game and a greater privilage to share the title of "New Englander"
with you. Thank you for choosing to make New England your home and helping to bring the first dynasty of the modern era to
Foxboro. Good luck in all that you do - it's a pleasure to watch you broadcast and your knowledge, honesty, and wit are refreshing
and entertaining. I know you will have just as much success off the field as you found on it. Save me a seat in Canton on Induction
Day - I'll be there to see you when you take your deserved spot among the game's best! Good luck and God bless! Dennis Boyer

Coach J, MRs. J and I (Emilee) are so proud of you! It has been
great watching you grow from such a mini basketball player to
a pro in the NFL! Hope to see you sometime in the future. Take
care! Love to your mom! Enjoy retirement! Coach J finally is!
Emilee Jaworowski-Biegel

Good luck with the t.v. deal.You will be miss
not watch you play on sundays.I hope you
go to the hall as a patriot. Howie Given

As a long time Charger fan the only thing I
can say is thank you for all of the
fantastic memories, and God speed in
your new endevers. Ron Witham

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Nashua Country Club 1 Week after
SB39, she flew up from Pennsylvania.

Ankle tattoo, Rodney is her favorite
Patriot!

Rodney's response; Now that's crazy. Wow