When Camera Guy Bill "Moose Messina" gave his support to Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier, attempting to come back from a serious spinal injury, the gesture was appreciated.
"I really appreciate the support," Shazier told Moose. "I really appreciate the love."
However . . .
"I hate you because you're a Patriots fan," he admitted, to which Moose howled with laughter, "but at the end of the day, man, I really . . . love the NFL and love the people and the fans . . . "
And as for the Pats' offseason soap opera involving Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski?
"I'm worrying about what happens in our facilities," he said, "and you guys can have all the drama this time."
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He may hate the Patriots, but he sure talks like one.
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