"SAN FRANCISCO - Christian Gonzalez tends to let his play do the talking on the field. Instead of the braggadocious boasts and verbal barbs delivered by New England's defensive line, the star cornerback is oftentimes a silent assassin while roaming the Patriots' secondary. Be it snuffing out explosive plays downfield or stapling himself to shifty wideouts, Gonzalez tends to keep the trash talk to a minimum, while rarely providing any bulletin-board material when fielding questions from the media."
"But the 23-year-old corner has found an unique way to make a statement this season - usually by way of his Boston-centric pregame attire. The rangy corner might hail from Texas, but Gonzalez has found a unique avenue to pay tribute to the city he now calls home - oftentimes donning custom-made t-shirts during warmups that highlight several Boston sports legends and artists."
"Gonzalez even showcased disco legend and Boston native Donna Summer ahead of New England's Monday Night Football bout with the Giants in Week 13. They're all custom designs crafted by Bruce Thompson and his apparel line, Dreamathon. Gonzalez first linked up with Thompson last year for a custom shirt in honor of the corner's longtime friend, Keith Miller III, who passed away in 2024."
Christian Gonzalez lets his play do the talking, operating as a silent assassin in the Patriots' secondary and keeping trash talk and media soundbites to a minimum. The 23-year-old corner uses Boston-centric pregame attire to make statements, regularly wearing custom-made t-shirts that honor Boston sports legends and artists. He has worn shirts featuring Bill Russell, Bobby Orr, David Ortiz, Larry Bird and Donna Summer during various games and warmups. The designs come from Bruce Thompson's Dreamathon apparel line. Gonzalez first collaborated with Thompson on a shirt honoring his longtime friend Keith Miller III, who passed away in 2024, and has continued the partnership since.
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