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“I feel the perfect factor to do in a state of affairs like that’s to hear.”

Patriots cornerback Jack Jones has been cleared to participate in coaching camp when the gamers take to the observe fields on Wednesday.
However the second-year professional faces an unsure future on account of his looming authorized points.
Shortly after Jones impressed throughout New England’s minicamp session, Jones was arrested at Logan Airport after officers discovered a pair of weapons in his baggage.
Jones was charged with two counts of possession of a hid weapon in a safe space of the airport, possession of ammunition and not using a firearm identification card, illegal possession of a firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, and possession of a large-capacity feeding gadget.
It stays to be seen if Jones will face further self-discipline from the Patriots or the NFL.
However because the gifted defensive again appears to be like to forge a clear slate amid his pending courtroom case, Jones does have assist in New England’s locker room, particularly with veteran captain Matthew Slater.
When requested on Tuesday afternoon how he plans to assist Jones by way of his present points, Slater mapped out a easy plan.
“Pay attention,” Slater instructed reporters at Gillette Stadium. “A state of affairs like that comes into play, and clearly, I don’t need to remark an excessive amount of on the state of affairs. However everybody’s acquired an opinion. Everybody appears like they know what’s the perfect factor. I feel the perfect factor to do in a state of affairs like that’s to hear. My spouse and I do that class the place we find out about clever listening. Numerous us are clever listeners the place we’re listening in order that we will instantly get a response, or give recommendation, or repair — as an alternative of simply listening and listening to what’s occurring.
“And I feel that’s so essential. I’m studying that as a father, the significance of that. So, I feel, listening to him, listening to the coaches, listening to whoever. Making an attempt to be taught, and educate, and equip. And then you definitely attempt to assist individuals which can be in robust conditions. I feel the best factor to do can be to show your again on somebody like that and simply forged them apart. However the exhausting factor to do can be to assist him, love him, attempt to hearken to him. So, that’s what I’m attempting to do.”
Jones is scheduled to look in courtroom for a possible trigger listening to on Aug. 18.
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