Stefon Diggs’ Talent Makes It Easier for Team to Support Him, Sports Exec Says

Stefon Diggs will proceed to obtain a ton of help from the New England Patriots as a result of he is tremendous gifted, whereas his teammate Christian Barmore won’t get the identical backing … so says a sports activities government with years of expertise within the enterprise.

We spoke with Andrew Brandt — a Villanova Law School professor who labored for years as an agent and government with the Green Bay Packers — on “TMZ Live” Wednesday … and we needed to ask him in regards to the Pats’ assertion of help for Diggs after he was charged with strangulation and assault.

Brandt tells us when you learn between the traces of the Patriots assertion, you’ll be able to inform the group’s pissed they must cope with this off-the-field consideration whereas they need to be celebrating an AFC East Division title.

However, 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 an announcement about Barmore, they did not say they help 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 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 offers his causes for why it could possibly be a very long time coming. Listen to the clip during to be taught why.