Bill Belichick Patriots unaware of Michael Floyds .217 BAC when they claimed him
Wide receiver last week, just hours after the faced the . Days later, , the former first-round pick. The , desperate for pa s catchers, took a flier on Floyd, . Week 16 Floyd wasn't active
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John Ross Jersey "super-extreme DUI" in the state of Arizona, and as such, anyone arrested with a BAC of .20 or higher is subject to automatic jail time. So what did the Patriots know and when did they know it? "Yeah, we were aware of his situation when we claimed him," coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday. Does that include the video footage of Floyd's traffic stop where he's shown ? "We were aware
Clint Boling Jersey of the situation before we claimed him," Belichick continued. "He's in an ongoing legal situation that I'm not going to comment on." But on Thursday, the Patriots coach had a different answer when asked specifically about Floyd's BAC of .217. "No, not if it was just released," Belichick said. The questions and answers : Q: Does finding out about that change anything for him in your
Kevin Minter Jersey eyes? BB: Yeah, well again Ben Volin , he's in a legal situation. I can't comment on his legal situation. I appreciate you asking about it though. I really do. Q: I just want to be fair. BB: Yeah, 100 percent. Q:
Josh Malone Jersey So knowing the extent of his situation now doesn't change your opinion on the matter? BB: I can't comment on his legal situation. Whether Patriots differentiate "super-extreme DUI" from the garden-variety version as it pertains to Floyd's employment is another matter. Presumably, Floyd's on-field contributions will play a part in any decision.
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