A Fed-Up Bill Belichick Again Storms Off During Interview

FOXBOROUGH, MA — For the second time in two weeks, Bill Belichick abruptly ended a press conference after reporters continued to ask about new receiver Antonio Brown.

Friday's press conference, which started with a smile, ended with a fed-up Belichick walking away from the podium about three minutes later.

The Patriots coach started the conference by finally acknowledging some of the issues swirling around Brown.

"I know there are questions about Antonio," Belichick said. "We take all the situations with our team very seriously. There are some things we’re looking into."

That wasn't enough for reporters, who continued to pepper Belichick with Brown-centric questions. Belichick, who wanted to talk about his woeful opponents this weekend instead, had enough.

Belichick similarly stormed off during last week's press conference when reporters continued to lob Brown questions at him. That conference lasted somer 50 seconds longer than Friday's.

Brown practiced Friday and is expected to play in Sunday afternoon's home game against the New York Jets.

Brown is being sued by his ex-trainer for what she said was sexual harassment and rape. Another woman who accused Brown of sexual harassment in a Sports Illustrated story published recently said he sent her threatening text messages.

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