New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is renowned for his stoic personality and grumbling answers during a press conference. However, Belichick apparently has a goofy side to his personality.

Former Patriots tight end Ben Watson said Belichick partakes in rookie skits during training camp (via Henry McKenna of USA TODAY).

“I don’t know how long he’s been doing this, because it was new to me since this was my first year back after a decade, we divided into teams and Coach Belichick actually participated in a rookie team show,” Watson said during an appearance on Fox Sports. “He was on the stage, telling jokes, making fun of other people, making fun of himself, having a great time.

“It doesn’t mean that he still doesn’t demand the utmost respect. It doesn’t mean that doesn’t hold the standard very, very high when it came to how we performed on the field. But there was a sense of humor there and kind of a let-your-hair-down-type deal that I really appreciated that I know wasn’t the case before. As we’ve seen, still successful, still the greatest all-time coach, still wins, still Super Bowls.”

The “Patriot Way” and “Do Your Job” mentality have been mantras in New England for years. Even as the personnel changes, the Pats seem to grind out wins and make all the small plays when they matter the most.

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Belichick has been instrumental in establishing this culture, perhaps due in part to his willingness to connect with his players and show a lighter side off the field.

Of course, Belichick will need the Pats to rally together more than ever as his team prepares for life without Tom Brady in 2020. Still, it seems unwise to count the Patriots out, mostly because they have this established culture of success and doing one's part.

That includes Belichick, even if he has to poke fun at himself every now and then.