Stefon Diggs
Sports activities Exec Says Expertise Equals Tolerance …
No Penalties Till After Court docket Date
Revealed
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Stefon Diggs will proceed to obtain a ton of assist from the New England Patriots as a result of he is tremendous proficient, whereas his teammate Christian Barmore won’t get the identical backing … so says a sports activities govt with years of expertise within the enterprise.
We spoke with Andrew Brandt — a Villanova Legislation College professor who labored for years as an agent and govt with the Inexperienced Bay Packers — on “TMZ Reside” Wednesday … and we needed to ask him concerning the Pats’ assertion of assist for Diggs after he was charged with strangulation and assault.
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Brandt tells us when you learn between the strains of the Patriots assertion, you may inform the group’s pissed they need to cope with this off-the-field consideration whereas they need to be celebrating an AFC East Division title.
Nevertheless, Brandt notes Diggs is a really gifted receiver … so, New England goes to present the star extra leeway than, say, Barmore … his teammate who’s going through a home assault cost.
When the Patriots launched an announcement about Barmore, they did not say they assist Christian … which Brandt says could possibly be nothing — although he notes Barmore is injured proper now, making it simpler for the crew to distance itself from the participant.
BTW … Diggs may solely be going through fees proper now as a result of the individual accusing him of assault could not come to a settlement settlement with the star athlete, Brandt admits … including one other wrinkle to the upcoming authorized proceedings.
As for when the league may hand down a punishment … Brandt offers his causes for why it could possibly be a very long time coming. Take heed to the clip all over to be taught why.
Mainly, do not count on the Pats to take an ethical stand … it is all about profitable within the NFL.
