A.J. Brown trade to the New England Patriots

Lockwood dismissed the alleged Eagles locker room drama as insignificant.

“This is like the biggest nothing story I've ever heard”

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Lockwood argues Brown will commit fully to New England because he is a lifelong Patriots fan.

“He seems to be. the biggest Patriots fan on this planet, and he's been dying to come to New England”

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Delente relayed an unverified social media claim that A.J. Brown's feud stemmed from a relationship with a masseuse also involving Haason Reddick.

“A.J. Brown, allegedly, this is all allegedly, A.J. Brown was hooking up with a masseuse”

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Delente predicts Brown's time in New England will eventually sour, as his previous stints did.

“it probably will turn to shit at some point because that's just what A.J. Brown does”

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Kellerman argues an elite receiver is now the second most important position after quarterback in the NFL.

“when you have an actual elite top five guy, top 10 guy, it's other than the quarterback, the most important position on the field”

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Kellerman argues Brown, who does not rely on separation, is an ideal receiver for a young quarterback like Drake Maye to take the next step.

“He's a nightmare because he doesn't need separation. He's going to catch the ball, right?”

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Simmons said he was roughly 70 percent optimistic and 30 percent suspicious about the Patriots acquiring A.J. Brown.

“I'm probably like 70-30. 70 optimistic, 30 a little suspicious why we're able to just grab one of the five or six best receivers in the league”

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