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Miami alum Andy Borregales unfazed by New England weather
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FOXBOROUGH - Patriots kicker and Miami alum Andy Borregales hasn’t been a New Englander very long, but already seems like a pro handling the cold and wind.
Sunday night, during the Patriots 16-3 win over the LA Chargers in their Wildcard playoff matchup, Borregales went 3-for-3, converting kicks of 23, 35 and 39 yards.
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The wind picked up at times, but Borregales was unfazed, drilling all of his kicks.
“It’s not something I can control, so it’s more of just adapting to it,” Borregales said Monday. “I can’t really dwell on it. I just have to go out and do my job.”
Borregales said he’s been practicing a lot in the stadium to get a feel for the wind, especially on super windy days.
As for experiencing any rookie nerves in his first playoff game, Borregales, who was selected by the Patriots in the 6th round, handled those as well.
“I have to calm myself down from being too excited. I don’t like to be too high or too low. Just stay in control just so I can go out there, not worry about anything, and do my job at the end of the day.”
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After a rough start to the season, Borregales has been money ever since.
He’s converted 27 of 32 field goal attempts, with a long of 59 yards.
“I look back and I wouldn’t change a single thing. That’s just the path that God had me go through. It’s growing pains, I guess you could say. Just going out there, learning from my mistakes.”
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel loves how Borregales has been steadfast throughout.
“First of all, his demeanor, I think, has been great. It’s been consistent,” Vrabel said during his Monday press conference. “Just keep kicking, keep learning, practicing, kicking in the elements and kicking on a different side.
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“It doesn’t really seem that things affect him. So, again, all the credit to Andy for remaining consistent mentally. He has made some big kicks for us, so I’m sure that that’s helped his confidence.”
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