Why did defensive tackle Gerard Warren sign with the New England Patriots? One, it was a solid $900,000 offer on a one-year deal to play for a winning franchise. Two, former Patriots defensive end Richard Seymour gave a strong recommendation about New England while both defensive linemen were with the Oakland Raiders last season. Warren related, according to the Boston Herald, that Seymour told him the Patriots' atmosphere was, “all business. Play winning football, have fun, a family environment, but when you walk through the doors, it’s all business.†Source: National Football Post