Stefon Diggs’ Expertise Makes It Simpler for Crew to Help Him, Sports activities Exec Says

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.

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.