Stefon Diggs’ Expertise Makes It Simpler for Group 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 may not get the identical backing … so says a sports activities government with years of expertise within the enterprise.

We spoke with Andrew Brandt — a Villanova Regulation College professor who labored for years as an agent and government with the Inexperienced Bay Packers — on “TMZ Live” 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 in case you learn between the traces of the Patriots assertion, you’ll be able to inform the group’s pissed they should take care of this off-the-field consideration whereas they need to be celebrating an AFC East Division title.

Nonetheless, Brandt notes Diggs is a really gifted receiver … so, New England goes to offer the star extra leeway than, say, Barmore … his teammate who’s dealing with a home assault cost.

When the Patriots launched a press release about Barmore, they did not say they assist Christian … which Brandt says might 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 dealing with prices 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 provides his causes for why it might be a very long time coming. Take heed to the clip all through to be taught why.