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‘The team acknowledges the possibility of games being played in 2020 without spectators being allowed inside NFL venues like New Era Field. The team says it is working with the NFL and state and local government agencies to establish policies and procedures to create and maintain the safest possible environment for spectators.’

‘With Newton in charge, I’d give the Patriots a winning record and a wild card spot. Of course, all of that hinges on how healthy the 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player will be after the shoulder injury and coming off a foot injury that shortened his 2019 season to just two games.’

‘By no means is the AFC East a lock for the Patriots with Newton under center, but for teams like the Bills and Jets this seemed like their best chance to finally dethrone New England. The Bills, in particular, should still not be overlooked with their stingy defense and addition of Stefon Diggs to their receiving corps, but the path to AFC East supremacy is once again that much more difficult if a healthy Newton is leading the Patriots offense.’

‘Newton coming in to help with that task makes it much more realistic. The Patriots offensive talent is pretty brutal. A 34-year old Julian Edelman, a very average WR2 in Mohamed Sanu, and an unproven second-year WR in N’Keal Harry makes up New England’s WR core. The tight ends and offensive line aren’t in great shape either.’

‘The potential of the offensive weapons in 2020 is higher than it has ever been in the Beane-Sean McDermott era, but just how talented is it compared to other offenses in franchise history?’

‘A look at the current defensive tackle depth chart reveals what could be a solid rotation of players, but not enough spots for everyone. Last year, the team kept four defensive tackles on the opening week roster. If they do that again this year, at least one notable name will be left out. Right now, they have Star Loutulelei, Ed Oliver, Quinton Jefferson, Harrison Phillips, Vernon Butler, and Vincent Taylor. That’s six players for four spots. Taylor would seem like the longest shot to make the roster, but he was active for three games last year and showed plenty of upside with the Miami Dolphins in 2018. Even if he doesn’t make it there’s still one more person who won’t.’

‘Yeah, those conversations are ongoing. I would just tell you I mean if you look back at how we’ve handled prior experiences, how we’ve handled it in the last couple of months here, that we are always going to support our players, we’re always going to respect their position on things. And then we’re also going to do our part in listening and trying to educate ourselves. And following it up with love, I mean that’s been again, that’s nothing new from me to you guys that I’m communicating, and answering your question, I think that’s, that’s really, to me, the right way to go about things. That’s what we’re all about. No hidden agendas. You know we’re trying to do things the right way and it starts with respect and ends with love.’

‘”There’s been so much wrapped around the death, the murder of George Floyd that has impacted our country, and just observing and witnessing, what I think is the transformation that is going on. Just to see so many people galvanized around this topic, which we’ve all known has existed, at least most of us are aware that it has existed for so long. To see how people that have been in the majority or now seem to be coming around as far as recognizing or identifying the fact that there is racism there and it’s something that needs to be dealt with. Just seeing the people that have come out and spoke out against racism and having the desire to do something to see change; that’s what has impressed me, and I’m hoping that there will be action going forward, where people like yourself and myself will use our pedestal to help bridge the gap between races because we’re in the public eye and we have the chance to influence people. A lot of people that have the stature to speak up, do it, and hopefully that will create change in our country.”‘

‘Moss will likely serve is a 1-2 punch role along side Devin Singletary in the Bills backfield. Both players were third round picks, and both players are 22-years-old.’

‘For every jaw-dropping catch down the field Knox made, there was a brutal drop on passes that were “gimmes” if you will. According to Fox Sports, Knox had the third most drops in the league with 10. Now keep in mind drop statistics vary from platform to platform, but the point remains the same. The drops can’t continue if Knox is going to be a featured weapon on offense moving forward.’

‘We saw Allen’s decision-making and turnovers rear their ugly head again in the team’s playoff loss at the Houston Texans, so he’s far from where he needs to be. But the turnaround he had after week five was pretty remarkable. Now, with what’s expected to be an even more aggressive offense with the addition of Stefon Diggs, Allen will have to continue on that path and keep that consistency over a full season for him, and the Bills, to take the next step.’

‘“He loves to get on the field and run routes and talk to the guys and explain how he’s running routes and what works for him to these young cats,” the Bills quarterback told the media Thursday on a conference call via Zoom. Allen, Diggs, and several other offensive players, including all four quarterbacks currently on the roster, convened in Miami for several players-only workout sessions while the league hasn’t allowed players at facilities yet due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Allen raved about his newest weapon, who the team acquired in a trade this offseason. “It was very, very awesome to see just the amount of detail that he puts into his craft, how communicative he was, how wiling he was to learn.”’

‘”This is too important of a time in our country to just sit by and scroll through everything that is happening before us. Every single person matters. No role is too small. Nothing you do is too little. Every bit is going to matter. Just please do something…#BlackLivesMatter.”‘

‘“I think the foundation of a good organization is building relationships. And relationships is a people business. Sure, there’s Xs and Os and schemes and challenges along the way and dealing with adversity, but you deal with adversity, through building relationships, genuine relationships, loving relationships. My guys know that I got their back, and I know they got mine. But that’s not something you just come into a room and that happens. You have to develop that over time and sometimes conversations happen that leads you to become closer. But I think transparency is important. I think making sure that they know you care about them as people.”’

‘According to a memo sent to all 32 NFL teams on Thursday, all coaches can begin returning to team facitlties beginning tomorrow, Friday, June 5.’