The New England Patriots have been one of the most successful franchises in the NFL. Thanks to the tandem of Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, New England has reeled in six Super Bowls during their time together.

This has been an interesting season for Bill Belichick and the Patriots, as New England finds themselves in the middle of the playoff race. Obviously, Belichick doesn't need a superstar team to generate wins.

Bill Belichick was asked about how he's preparing the Patriots' upcoming game against the Cleveland Browns. According to Alex Barth, the future Hall of Fame coach referenced the famous Chinese general Sun Tzu in his answer.

Playing to your strengths and attacking your opponent's weaknesses adds up. It's a rather simple answer and almost obvious. It's an idea that's been prevalent since the ancient days of the human race. It's interesting to see Belichick dive that far back into history to find his coaching philosophy. It's why the Patriots have been so dominant for two decades.

Alex Barth points out there are numerous Sun Tzu quotes. However, one, in particular, seems to fit Bill Belichick to the T.

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“Attack him where he is unprepared. Appear where you are not expected.” – General Sun Tzu

The Patriots have been a well-coached team and are a disciplined franchise all thanks to Belichick's coaching philosophies. No matter the odds, New England has a tendency to keep the game close almost no matter what.

New England has their hands full in Week 10 though, as they face off against a motivated Cleveland Browns team. This one should come down to the wire, especially with Nick Chubb ruled out. Bill Belichick and the Patriots will attack the Browns' weaknesses on Sunday, and put themselves in a position to win the game.

At the end of the day, Bill Belichick must be recognized as being one of the greatest coaches of all time, all thanks to General Sun Tzu.