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A.J. Brown takes on leadership role mentoring younger Patriots despite not being voted captain.

Wide receiver A.J. Brown will hold a leadership role within the Patriots this season despite not being voted a captain; he is among the team's most experienced players and has a long relationship with head coach Mike Vrabel dating back to their time with the Tennessee Titans. Brown uses his own experience of receiving Vrabel's tough love as a young player to mentor younger teammates like outside linebacker Gabe Jacas, helping keep them locked in.

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