Question: So, when you say you’re still working through some transactions, we should not ask about Josh Gordon?
Bill Belichick: You can ask. I can’t – we’ll talk about it when it’s done, if it’s done, when it’s done.
Q: So, that transaction is not yet done even though it was on the wire yesterday?
BB: That’s correct.
Q: What is still pending in the process?
BB: The finish of the trade.
Q: What’s the last step that has to be made so it’s done?
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BB: I guess it has to be finalized, Tom [Curran]. I guess that would do it.
Q: I’ll sign off on it.
BB: That’s one of the key steps we’ve been waiting for. I’ll make sure everybody knows that. Maybe that can expedite it by a few minutes.
Q: Can we ask you generally about Gordon as a player previously?
BB: No, I’m not going to talk about players that are not actually, I would say, on our roster totally. So, when that happens, it happens, if it happens.
Q: Since the trade was on the wire, wasn’t it finalized?
BB: There are terms that have to be met before the trade is finalized, and when those are completed, then we’ll have a completed trade. And, until they’re completed, then I’m not going to get into it.
Q: Did you have a chance to meet with Gordon?
BB: Any other questions?
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Q: I remember in 2004 or 2005, it was reported widely that you were about to sign Jamal Anderson. That ended up not happening. So when you say you’re not talking about Gordon until it’s finalized, I understand where you’re coming from. Is that more related to why you don’t want to talk about this transaction or because you don’t want the conversation about him?
BB: If and when it happens, I’m happy to talk about it. It’s not completed. So, I don’t understand how we don’t understand that. When it’s completed, it’s completed. If it’s not completed, it’s not completed. And right now, it’s not completed. So, next question.
Q: The reason we don’t understand is because we’ve been out there talking about it for three days and everyone thinks it’s happening, but the person that matters says it’s not.
BB: I’m not saying it’s not going to happen, I’m just saying it’s not completed. It’s a process, and when we’re through with the process, then great. We’re in another situation. Right now, we’re not through the process.
Q: Is this more of an indictment on some of the wide receivers that you have or a testament to the hypothetical opportunity of bringing Gordon in here?
BB: I’d say neither.