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Chase Winovich says he was ‘trained as a Patriot to not speak about’ certain topics

Former New England Patriots outside linebacker Chase Winovich is coming to terms with his change of scenery after joining the Cleveland Browns in a trade this offseason. It seems, in many respects, the Browns are a terrific fit for his charismatic personality and loose playing style.

In New England, he seemed hung up on the team’s strict systems and restrictive culture. Even when speaking with reporters, he seemed to be struggling with being himself and toeing the company line. Now in Cleveland, that media training remains embedded in his brain.

He was asked whether he’d thought about the possibility of lining up across the field with defensive end Myles Garrett.