A tribute from a great to a great.
In 20 seasons in New England, the legendary duo formed by Bill Belichick (HC, Patriots) and Tom Brady (ex QB) reigned over the NFL. Nine finals for six champion titles. And now that the legendary No. 12 has hung up his boots for good, the Patriots plan to honor him in the season opener against the Eagles. An acclaim that the Massachusetts guru finds below the accomplishments of his former protege.
“I’m so grateful for what he’s done for me, for our team, everything he’s given us,” Belichick told the Boston Herald. ” […] He’s done a lot for this organization, for this franchise, for this city, for the National Football League. One night is really not enough, it doesn’t even come close to what Tom deserves. »
To the point of erecting a statue to him?
“Give him what you want,” replied the New England manitou.
Because Belichick speaks as a connoisseur. From his point of view, he will have supervised the best football players in history in each unit during his career.
“I consider myself lucky to have coached Tom, Lawrence Taylor, and Matt Slater,” explained the technician. “They are the three best players in their position: attack, defense, and special teams in my opinion in the history of this game, and I consider myself lucky as a coach. Great players make great coaches, and I was very lucky. Over time, there have been many great players. I don’t want to take anything away from anyone. But these three are special. »
