Bill Belichick praises ‘smart kid’ Josh Gordon

Bill Belichick refused to discuss anything related to Josh Gordon earlier in the week, insisting the trade involving the star wide receiver had not been finalized despite both the Patriots and the Browns announcing it. But on Friday, Belichick finally admitted he has a new wide receiver.

Belichick began his press conference by mentioning that the Patriots have added two players to the roster — Gordon and defensive back Cyrus Jones. He later referred to Gordon as a “smart kid” and said he has “picked up a lot” since coming to New England.

Video: After greeting the “Friday crew” with a smile, Bill Belichick discusses two roster additions — Josh Gordon and Cyrus Jones. pic.twitter.com/dtIOsojvR2

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That may not have sounded like a lot, but it was probably about as much insight from Belichick as we will hear until Gordon actually plays a game. One national writer was already highly critical of the Patriots for taking a chance on Gordon, and some felt Belichick was dodging questions about the trade for reasons like that. Apparently the trade really wasn’t completely finalized as of Wednesday. Or, Belichick may have just needed an extra two days to come up with that long-winded analysis of the deal.