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Would DeAndre Hopkins signing by Patriots come with a compromise on practice?

Yes, we’re talking about practice.

It’s a major issue for Patriots coach Bill Belichick, a firm believer in the connection between practicing well and playing well. And practicing every day is believed to be something that potential Patriots receiver DeAndre Hopkins isn’t thrilled about doing.

Former Patriots offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia, who will enter the team’s Hall of Fame later this year, believes that a compromise between Belichick and Hopkins necessarily would be reached before a contract is signed.

“If you’re not on the same page, it’s just not going to work out,” Scarnecchia told Karen Guregian of MassLive.