The Patriots have a massive hole to fill on Tom Brady's blindside this year.
With Nate Solder leaving town, it's the first time in many years that Brady has needed a new left tackle.
It looks like heading to a new team was an extremely difficult decision for the 29 year-old Solder to make.
In Today's Boston Globe he took out a full-page ad for the sole purpose of thanking New England for the support over the years. It reads as follows:
“Thank you! Words cannot adequately express our family’s gratitude for everything you have done for us. The cheers on Sundays were amazing and the small gestures of support for me and my family the other six days of the week even better. You did your job — a super one at that. “Most of all, my sincere appreciation goes to Mr. Kraft and his family, Coach Belichick, the coaching staff, my teammates, and every member of the organization for showing me the Patriot way: Respect. Hard Work. Dedication. Team. Success. Seven years and thousands of life lessons later, I know this much: you are all first-class in every Patriot Way. “We will miss you, New England, but we leave here happy with memories, relationships, and friends that will last a lifetime. And two super nice rings too! Peace and love, Nate, Lexi, Hudson, and Charlie Solder”