Trent Brown, a player for the New England Patriots, was a healthy scratch in a recent game, prompting questions about the decision. Bill Belichick, the Patriots' coach, stated that they activated the players they wanted to play, indicating that it was a decision by the coaching staff. This decision potentially impacted Brown's $6.5 million incentive bonus. The situation has caused controversy and disappointment among fans and analysts.
On Trent Brown, Bill Belichick was asked to clarify an answer last night that the Patriots activated players they wanted to play or activated players who wanted to play. "It was a decision by the coaching staff. So he did want to go? "Our decision was the coaching staff's…
Belichick And The Patriots Fucked Trent Brown Out of a $6.5 Million Dollar Incentive Bonus Today By Making Him A Healthy Scratch https://t.co/VZMD1dcgsQ https://t.co/dFMNHcX8JH
Why was Trent Brown a healthy scratch today? Here's what Bill Belichick said post-game, plus earlier reporting from @DougKyed: https://t.co/VRdor1EcAl https://t.co/P4iEF5Au7W
Giardi: Trent Brown lets down the Patriots, again https://t.co/BnsLSX4CIl
Why didn't Trent Brown play today? Bill Belichick: "We activated the players we wanted to play."