The Facts:
Former Patriots LB Ted Johnson said Bill Belichick subjected him to hard hits in practice while he was recovering from a concussion -- against the advice of the team's top trainer.
Reported by the New York Times
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Belichick told the Boston Globe he got no cue from Johnson in practice that day that he was hesitant about participating in the full-contact drill. "If Ted felt so strongly that he didn't feel he was ready to practice with us, he should have told me," the coach said. The Patriots did not allow Jim Whalen, still their head trainer, to comment, according to the Globe. Patriots spokesman Stacey James told the Associated Press on Thursday night that the team was aware of the report but was not prepared to comment. ... Stay tuned.
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