The Patriots-Commanders connection that could aid a Belichick trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
If you believe relationships help deals get done, then there might be some substance to the Bill Belichick-Washington Commanders rumors.
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio recently floated an intriguing theory that the Commanders could acquire Belichick from the Patriots via trade this coming offseason, allowing New England to start fresh after four seasons of mediocrity post-Tom Brady yet still get something in return for the legendary head coach.
Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer believes this theory has some weight, in part because both the Patriots and Commanders might be motivated to get a deal done.