One of Bill Belichick's cardinal press conference rules is that he only talks about players who are in the building.
So, it's no surprise he swatted away a question about one of his former employees Wednesday.
The Patriots head coach was asked about former New England wide receiver Antonio Brown apologizing to team owner Robert Kraft on social media Tuesday and quickly deferred to his boss.
"You'd have to talk to Robert about that," Belichick said.
"I mean, every week you guys ask me about a player who's not on our team, and every week it's going to be the same answer."
Brown was on the Patriots for about two weeks before New England released him amid allegations of rape, sexual assault and sexual misconduct.
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Brown's conduct as those allegations came out reportedly "enraged" Kraft and may have been the last straw for the Patriots in releasing him.
Considering Brown directed his apology at Kraft, the Patriots owner may in fact be the best person to ask about the 30-year-old free agent, who is under NFL investigation but reportedly is hopeful he'll be cleared to play later this season.
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