The Giants reportedly rethought their stance on trading Odell Beckham Jr because of the Patriots and it's another example of the influence Bill Belichick has over the NFL

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• The New York Giants were reportedly close to trading away star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. in 2018.
• According to ProFootballTalk, the Giants decided against the move after hearing that the Patriots were interested in bringing him to New England.
• It's not the first time the looming interest of the Patriots has influenced the thinking of other teams in the NFL.

Across the NFL, teams are often trying to be more like the New England Patriots.

Whether that means hiring one of Belichick's assistants or adopting a version of the "Patriot Way," it's clear that other teams in the league want to replicate New England's formula for success.

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