Thousands of fans brave cold to send their team off

A few thousand Patriots fans gathered today at City Hall Plaza in downtown Boston to see the Patriots off before the team boarded their flight to Arizona later today. The rally included performances from the Patriots cheerleaders, the Patriots drum line, and speeches from ex-Patriot Jermaine Wiggins, Bill Belichick, the Patriots captains, and owner Robert Kraft. It also included some great signs as well. Check them out below.

Downtown and I think we have an early contender for best sign. #Patriots #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/qP41Kt6Cuz
— Conor Frederick (@C_Frederick1016) January 26, 2015

#DoYourJob #Patriots pic.twitter.com/ir9cfDOufD
— Conor Frederick (@C_Frederick1016) January 26, 2015

More great signs. @PatriotsLife pic.twitter.com/rK9HHnpDd8
— Conor Frederick (@C_Frederick1016) January 26, 2015

Favorite moment was probably Jermaine Wiggins calling out Mark Brunell and Co. #theyhateuscausetheyaintus pic.twitter.com/BF38sfVgXy
— Conor Frederick (@C_Frederick1016) January 26, 2015

Seahawks have the best fans? I beg to differ. #Patriots #DoYourJob pic.twitter.com/xy8f1KK5HO
— Conor Frederick (@C_Frederick1016) January 26, 2015

It was a pretty impressive sight, given that it was freezing out and New England is bracing for a blizzard. It's one of the many reasons I'm a proud member of Pats Nation. Pats fans are, in my humble and very biased opinion, the best in the league. (Not to discredit Seahawks fans, who are great for the most part.)

All photos are my own.