Patriots head coach Bill Belichick says his friendship for newly elected U.S President Donald Trump is not based on politics. Trump read the letter from New England Patriots head coach Belichick at a republican fan rally in New Hampshire last week.The letter congratulated Trump on a tremendous campaign, despite a slanted and negative media. In his weekly press conference, Belichick addressed the letter, calling the now elected Trump a long-term friend but argued that their relationship was not based on politics. Fan predictions: Graves v Panthers Sky Sports reporter Richard Graves picks NFL week 10 games against our Panthers UK fan. Our friendship goes back many years, Belichick said. Anybody who spends more than five minutes with me knows Im not a political person. My comments are not politically motivated. I have a friendship with Donald.I write hundreds of letters and notes every month. It doesnt mean I agree with every single thing a person thinks about politics, religion and other subjects. I have multiple friendships that are important to me. Thats what that is all about. Its not about politics. Its about football. Highlights of the New England Patriots win over the Buffalo Bills in Week 8 of the NFL Following Belichicks comments, he refused to answer any more questions on the subject of the presidential election, which Trump won on Tuesday. When a reporter asked further questions on the letter and the election in general, Belichick spoke over the journalist, simply repeating Seattle, the Patriots week 10 opponents. After a stream of questions, Belichick remained silent before forcing the conference on to Sundays upcoming game. The Patriots are 7-1, and lead the AFC East by three games. Also See: NFL week nine grades Chargers face uncertain future WATCH: Sunday Blitz Latest standings Michael Fulmer Jersey . NBA officials ruled the court unplayable in the Bucks final exhibition game on Oct. 25 because players were slipping, and the game was cancelled midway through the first period. Heinie Manush Jersey . Didier Drogba gave away the penalty that put Senegal one goal away from a major upset, but the veteran striker will get another chance -- probably his last -- at the World Cup after Salomon Kalous injury-time strike sealed the Ivorians place in Brazil next year. https://www.cheaptigers.com/679z-virgil-trucks-jersey-tigers.html . LUCIE, Fla. Custom Detroit Tigers Jerseys . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence. Sergio Alcantara Jersey . Inter president Erick Thohir says in a club statement on Wednesday that Vidic is "one of the worlds best defenders and his qualities, international pedigree, and charisma will be an asset. OXON HILL, Md. -- Jose Reyes could be switching positions once again.A four-time All-Star shortstop, Reyes was moved to third base when he returned last summer to the New York Mets, who needed a fill-in for injured captain David Wright. Reyes figures to see action in the outfield during spring training next year.We didnt want to do it last year because we didnt want to have him working in multiple new positions, and I think that was something that he appreciated, Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said Monday at the winter meetings.Reyes was released by Colorado in late June after serving a domestic violence suspension, and he signed a few days later with the Mets, his original big league team. The 33-year-old hit .267 with eight homers, 24 RBI and nine stolen bases.With Wright due to return from neck surgery, the Mets want to increase Reyes versatility.I dont see any reason why we shouldnt try that, Alderson said. And I think its something, by the waay, that were going to try to do throughout the organization, is put guys in different roles so that once they get to the big league level theyre at least familiar with if not proficient in playing more than one position.ddddddddddddRecovering from surgery June 16 to repair a herniated disk in his neck, Wright is to resume baseball activities this month. He has been in California, working with a therapist associated with Dr. Robert Watkins, who operated.While Alderson expects Wright to be his starting third baseman, playing time will be monitored and the Mets have to be stocked with backups. Wright has appeared in just 75 regular-season games during the past two years because of spinal stenosis, neck surgery and a hamstring injury.We have to be careful not to be too thin at that position going into the spring, Alderson said. ' ' '