Bill Belichick Articles - Page 35

As the adage goes, “good things come to those who wait.” These words are very applicable to the New England Patriots in the first round of this year’s NFL Draft. Standing pat at the 15th pick, Alabama’s Mac Jones fell to New England’s lap. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick gave an update on who the […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan, don’t worry about your team’s rough 2020 season. If recent rumors are to be believed, Bill Belichick and the Patriots could be on their way back real quick. Here’s the cherry on top: their potential resurgence might be coming back on one of the most heartwarming reunions of […]

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick may have had their differences in the years leading up to the eventual separation of the famous quarterback-coach duo. But they are still part of the old guard; the “get off my lawn” mentality, if you will. Brady went after the NFL for expanding jersey eligibility, saying the new rule […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick heaped praise on Julian Edelman after the longtime Pats receiver announced his retirement from the NFL earlier this week. Belichick, who is as reputable as any coach in terms of player development, said Edelman came ”further than most any other player that I’ve coached,” per Kevin Patra of […]

The New England Patriots built one of the greatest dynasties in sports history that started back in 2001 and carried all the way through 2019. Spearheaded by Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the Patriots created a model of consistency that resulted in plenty of Super Bowl victories. During the Brady – Belichick era, the Patriots […]

Lasting just one season following the departure of current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, longtime New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman announced on Monday that he would be hanging up his cleats for good. With Edelman, who won multiple Super Bowl titles as a member of the heralded Patriots, electing to retire ahead […]

The NFL draft is right around the corner and every franchise is doing their due diligence to scout and find the right players to improve their rosters. Robert Kraft’s New England Patriots have built a reputation of being the example for the last decade. Winning six Super Bowls, many other front offices have attempted to […]

The NFL continues to be in the headlines, mainly because of trades and free agency moves. One team that’s been busier than usual is the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick and the front office came into free agency with an aggressive game plan, signing multiple new players to the team. It caught the attention of […]

It was only two years ago, in 2019, that Stephon Gilmore won NFL Defensive Player of the Year after dazzling and locking down number one wide receivers week in and week out for the New England Patriots. Oh, how quickly things can change. The 2019 season was a banner one for Gilmore, culminating in the […]

Jalen Mills was among the plethora of free agents to sign with the New England Patriots this offseason and he’s anxious to work with Bill Belichick. Nearly two weeks after choosing to play for the Patriots, Mills recounted his first encounter with Bill Belichick at Gillette Stadium, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Mills’ recounting of the […]

Nobody was more active in the early stages of NFL free agency than the New England Patriots. With plenty of cap room to spend, Bill Belichick and the Patriots did just that, backing up the Brinks truck for multiple players like Matthew Judon, Hunter Henry, Jonnu Smith and countless others. New England needed to reload, […]

Kyle Van Noy will find himself back in familiar surroundings in the 2021 season after signing with the New England Patriots on March 19th. But that opportunity wouldn’t have come about if not for Van Noy being caught off guard by his release from the Miami Dolphins. It likely will turn out to be a […]

The newly-signed New England Patriots safety in Jalen Mills has always sported green hair dating back to his days with the Philadelphia Eagles. Now that he is opening a new chapter in Foxborough, the 26-year-old defender also assured his fans that his signature hairstyle will stay, especially after garnering approval from the team brass led […]

Julian Edelman did not play much last year due to a season-ending injury. The Patriots missed him, among other key players, and finished the season 7-9 missing the playoffs. Over the first few days of free agency, no other team has been more active than the New England Patriots. Of note, they brought in the […]

Hello Twitter World! OJ Simpson has approved of the moves the New England Patriots have made so far in NFL free agency, going to his Twitter account to post a video. Free Agency Frenzy! pic.twitter.com/kmRC7f3MYG — O.J. Simpson (@TheRealOJ32) March 16, 2021 Most notably, the one nicknamed “The Juice,” liked the moves by the Patriots […]

It was known league wide that the New England Patriots had plenty of money to spend this offseason, but one would imagine there are a lot of surprised general managers at how aggressive Bill Belichick and the Patriots have been right out of the gates in the first two days of the legal tampering period […]

Count LeBron James among the number of folks in awe of the New England Patriots’ spending spree at the unofficial start of free agency. James, once a star high school football recruit himself, tweeted Bill Belichick has him “all the way F’d up” after Belichick and the Pats made a number of impact moves on […]

March Madness might as well apply to Bill Belichick. The New England Patriots have signed wide receiver Nelson Agholor to a two-year deal worth $26 million, part of a free-agent spending frenzy by  Belichick on the first day of widespread NFL acquisitions. The #Patriots have now agreed to terms with WR Nelson Agholor, source said. […]

New details from a court filing made Bret Bielema’s $7 million litigation versus Arkansas’ Razorback Foundation take an interesting turn. According to the new court filing, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick believed the organization was overpaying their former defensive line coach, which impacts the case. Via Michael McCann of Sportico: A new court […]

Cam Newton’s first and possible lone season with the New England Patriots in 2020 didn’t go according to plan. Despite the struggles that Newton and New England’s offense had this past season, Bill Belichick could be open to bringing back Newton in 2021, per Ben Volin of the Boston Globe. Throughout the 2020 season, Belichick […]

With the NFL offseason officially underway, the New England Patriots plan to reclaim the AFC East as soon as possible. They finished the 2020 season with a 7-9 record, giving the franchise the first losing season since the year 2000. Bill Belichick has his hands full in his attempts to reclaim control of the division […]

With the 199th overall pick in the 2000 NFL Draft, the New England Patriots selected someone who they hoped would become a valued addition to their team. Tom Brady’s storied career saw him remain with the Patriots up until the 2020 season when he decided to head over to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he […]

Cam Newton is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the coming weeks and there are more than a few folks out there who believe that the former league MVP is on his way out of the New England Patriots. Much has been made about Newton’s relationship with Pats coach Bill Belichick but in […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had nothing but positive things to say about his old head coach, Bill Belichick, on Monday, despite their differences driving Brady to leave the New England Patriots this past spring. In fact, Brady was effusive in his praise for Belichick. He hailed the Patriots head coach as having a […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Danny Amendola opted to take the side of his former quarterback in Tom Brady when asked about the New England Patriots’ situation sans the veteran playmaker. Amendola delivered a hot take and credited the success of the Patriots in the last decade to Brady rather than Bill Belichick: "When you see […]

Tom Brady finding success with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will lead some to naturally question how it impacts Bill Belichick’s legacy despite his insane run with the New England Patriots. On the daily Locked On Today podcast, Peter Bukowski spoke with Nick Cattles of WEEI in Boston about comparing Tom Brady and Bill Belichick in […]

The father of Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, Tom Brady Sr., appeared on Patriots Talk Podcast on NBC Sports Boston after his son booked a trip to Super Bowl 55. When asked how he felt about his son moving out of Foxborough to seek greener pastures in Tampa Bay, he responded quite frankly with […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady’s father, Tom Brady Sr., cracked a joke regarding the job security of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick after the NFC Championship Game this past weekend. Via the Boston Herald: “I’m guessing he’s on a little bit of a hot seat right now,” Brady Sr. joked. Tom Brady […]

Even when they were both still with the New England Patriots, the question of whether it was quarterback Tom Brady or head coach Bill Belichick who was most responsible for the team’s success was already the subject of much debate. Brady’s decision to leave New England for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last year only reignited […]

The longtime girlfriend of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, Linda Holliday, made a simple Instagram post reflecting on the past year as a time of “growth, gratitude and strength.” While that seems innocuous enough, one fan responded by saying “Too bad Bill let Tom go!”, referring to superstar quarterback Tom Brady. To recall, […]

One wonders what Bill Belichick thinks of this: Bruce Arians knows that the only way for Tom Brady to be successful is to let him do Brady things. This tandem has worked wonders so far for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they’re on their way to just their fourth NFC Championship Game in franchise history. […]

The New England Patriots are watching the playoffs from their homes for the first time in what seems like an eternity. For a franchise that has won it six times since 2001, it must be extremely odd to not be in the running for the Super Bowl. Future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady left […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has decided not to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Donald Trump. The six-time Super Bowl-winning coach was expected to accept the nation’s “highest civilian honor” at a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. However, Belichick has declined the invitation a week after a mob […]

Outgoing U.S. President Donald Trump will reportedly award New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as per ESPN‘s Mike Reiss. The news came amid the House’s call for Trump’s impeachment due to the recent attack at the U.S. Capitol. The Presidential Medal of Freedom was first established in 1963 […]

Bill Belichick has never been one to say a lot when speaking to the media, but he didn’t mince words when speaking about Nick Caserio. In a statement posted on the official Twitter account of the New England Patriots, Belichick had plenty of compliments for Caserio as he leaves for the Houston Texans. Statement from […]

Cam Newton’s time with the New England Patriots is likely going to be coming to a close this offseason. Following his first—and possibly last—campaign with the Pats, Newton revealed what surprised him the most about Bill Belichick. What surprised Newton most about Belichick? “How cool he was … I’ll bet he’d be dope at a […]

The 2020 NFL season is officially over for the New England Patriots. In a campaign that started less than ideal with the departure of legendary QB Tom Brady, it ended pretty much how everyone expected it to for the Pats. Their 7-9 record is their first losing record since 2000–which was head coach Bill Belichick’s […]

The 2020 NFL season has been all about transition for the New England Patriots. Tom Brady’s decision to leave the Pats and sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially ended one of the most successful eras in NFL history. It also marked a significant organizational shift as New England prepares for the future. There could […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is known by many as a man with few words who doesn’t give praises to anyone on any given day. However, he did have some encouraging words for an unlikely player in New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold who has immensely struggled this season. Belichick also referred to […]