Bill Belichick, the head coach of the New England Patriots, addressed questions about why wide receiver Jakobi Meyers wasn't a bigger priority in free agency. Belichick stated that Meyers was indeed a priority and that they had conversations with him. When asked if they were close to re-signing Meyers, Belichick responded that they were "relatively" close but acknowledged that free agency is unpredictable. However, Meyers' camp has reportedly expressed surprise at Belichick's comments, suggesting that they were not aware of the team's intentions. The Patriots are set to play against Meyers and the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. This situation highlights the Patriots' lack of success in developing young receivers under Belichick and the decision to let Meyers, who has been a rare success story, leave in free agency. The topic was further discussed during Belichick's press conference. In unrelated news, former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky's infamous play, where he ran out of the back of the end zone, resurfaced on its 15th anniversary. Orlovsky reflected on the incident, stating that he was never embarrassed by it. ESPN also featured an article discussing how Orlovsky, Meyers, and other NFL players redefine themselves after embarrassing mistakes. Additionally, a thread on Twitter highlighted ESPN's acknowledgment of the anniversary of Orlovsky's play. Lastly, an article by Cameron Wolfe explores the challenges faced by Meyers as he prepares to face his former team and move past viral mistakes.
.@CameronWolfe: As Jakobi Meyers prepares to face Patriots, exploring what it can take to move past viral mistakes https://t.co/UWoSdsXBNh https://t.co/TJZvL7hwIw
ESPN didn't let the anniversary of Dan Orlovsky running out the back of the end zone go unnoticed A thread https://t.co/60rhXnHlyM
ESPN's Dan Orlovsky Drops F-Bomb on Set When He Finds Out It's the Anniversary of His Infamous Safety https://t.co/0WSz35RTCH
Former NFL QB Dan Orlovsky reflects on his "ideal" blooper play: "I was never embarrassed over it" https://t.co/Z4nwHMYd2n https://t.co/SEOlgO7KoI
Caught up with @danorlovsky7 on how he dealt with his viral self-safety that wouldn’t go away even in retirement. Lessons in this story on how Orlovsky, Jakobi Meyers & NFL players redefine themselves after embarrassing 2-second mistakes. Take a read: https://t.co/9CyieyqcMA
15 years ago today, Dan Orlovsky ran out the back of the endzone https://t.co/lAUUuS2MsC
The Patriots have not developed many young receivers under Bill Belichick. They let one of their rare success stories, Jakobi Meyers, leave as a free agent. Belichick was pressed on that topic during his Wednesday press conference. https://t.co/G1uniQGaxG
The Patriots play Jakobi Meyers and the Raiders on Sunday. Bill Belichick claimed Wednesday that re-signing Meyers was a priority for the team in free agency. https://t.co/wgNCEccrtN
Question (from @ByChrisMason): What were the reasons Jakobi Meyers wasn't more of a priority in free agency? Bill Belichick: "He was a priority. We talked to him." Question: Did you feel you were ever close? BB: "Relatively, yeah. But free agency is free agency."
Bill Belichick says Jakobi Meyers was a priority in free agency, and he feels they were "relatively" close in negotiations. I can tell you this: that's news to Meyers' camp.
Bill Belichick was asked why Jakobi Meyers wasn't more of a priority in free agency: "He was a priority. We talked to him."