The press reports that some athletes have made a complaint. (It)
It is reported that some athletes have made a complaint.
We believe the manager resigned last night. (The manager)
The manager is believed to have resigned last night.
We believe the manager resigned last night. (It)
It is believed that the manager resigned last night.
People think the new coach is a woman. (It)
It is thought that the new coach is a woman.
The press reports that some athletes have made a complaint. (Some athletes)
Some athletes are reported to have made a complaint.
People think the new coach is a woman. (The new coach )
The new coach is thought to be a woman.
They say the rules are straightforward. (It)
It is said that the rules are straightforward.
They say the rules are straightforward. (The rules)
The rules are said to be straightforward.