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For many years, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was the closest thing the NFL had to an untouchable head coach.
Together with legendary quarterback Tom Brady, he won six Super Bowl championships and was considered to be on the same pantheon as coaching legends such as Vince Lombardi, Bill Walsh, and Don Shula.
But in his fourth season without Brady, Belichick is struggling more than ever, as his team holds a 2-10 record after Sunday’s 6-0 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and many feel he isn’t quite as great a coach as he seemed years ago.
But veteran wide receiver and special teams legend Matthew Slater, one of the Patriots’ last links to their dynastic teams, says Belichick is the same coach he’s always been, per Mike Reiss.
Question: From what you have seen behind the scenes with Coach Belichick, is it the same as it’s been?
Matthew Slater: “To me, it is. No one on this roster has more experience playing for Coach than I do. I’ve seen a great deal of consistency from him — his preparation, his… pic.twitter.com/LxdVlG1BZE
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) December 4, 2023
Belichick gained a reputation over the years as a master tactician, especially on the defensive side of the football, and while the Patriots haven’t been that bad defensively, their offense has been downright offensive.
They rank 28th in total yards, 29th in passing touchdowns, and last in points, and while quarterback Mac Jones has been benched multiple times and has struggled overall, it isn’t all his fault.
New England simply lacks reliable skill players at multiple positions, and in fact, some have pointed the finger at Belichick, who is the team’s de facto general manager, for that deficiency.
There have been plenty of rumors that Belichick’s job could be in jeopardy or that he could simply decide to either retire or move on to another team at the conclusion of this season.
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