Brown is the guy the New York Knicks are counting on to take them across the finish line after Tom Thibodeau got them all the way there. So of course Lee, one of the Knicks' most famous fans, and just about everyone else in the building knew the coach.

Russini also caught up with Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie during the NFL owners' fall meeting to question him about Brown and what they might do if their star receiver asked for a trade.

A.J. Brown remained out of practice for a third straight day Friday as the Eagles prepared for their game with the Giants at Lincoln Financial Field.

However, injury concerns surround wide receiver AJ Brown, as his latest update suggests he could be unavailable.