notwoz Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I wouldn't be in a hurry to crown him. It's beginning to sound like Belichick is adjusting to the idea of coaching a few more years (or at least until Brady's arm falls off). I also think about the mediocre records of all his assistants who went on to become head coaches. I keep thinking that he teaches them all they know. But he doesn't teach them all he knows. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 So does the Chief of Spying have a son ready to replace him or is that a secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, notwoz said: I keep thinking that he teaches them all they know. But he doesn't teach them all he knows. There’s a Montgomery Burns-esque quality to that. “I keep my friends close, but my competitors closer”. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notwoz Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: There’s a Montgomery Burns-esque quality to that. “I keep my friends close, but my competitors closer”. ? The context of the quote that I remember is from someone who tried to describe why Johnny Carson's successors and competitors weren't on par with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerome007 Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Nepotism rarely works, but this year their D has been spectacular, with no stars really to speak of. Gilmore is a top CB for sure, as much as I disliked his attitude here, but besides that it seems the coaching since last year's playoffs has been the best ever. I used to think Bellichick, while damn good, got lucky with Brady, but last year and so far in 2019, he is on another level. Yet yes, I do believe he also cheats LOL I wouldn't be surprised they somehow can know what the opposing offences will do by some cheating means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil The Thrill Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 3 hours ago, StHustle said: And has been for weeks now. With their record producing results his confidence must be through the roof. I'm sure he'll be the Pats next head coach when his pops retires so we are looking at another 40+ more years of a Belichick on the Pats sideline. If his recent success means anything, he may be even more dominant than his dad ? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bill-belichicks-son-steve-has-reportedly-been-calling-plays-for-patriots-defense-for-weeks/ Wasn’t his plan always to turn the reigns of NE over to one of his sons? It should be interesting to see what happened between Steve and McDaniels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 So you think that BB Junior will be even better than his dad, huh? That's projecting quite a lot. When BB retires the Pats will fall apart. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Imagine being lil' Joshy McDaniels, grinding away year after year for like 19 seasons now, stuck with the organization because he believes he's being groomed to take over once ol' Bill retires. But then Bill says, "You know what, I feel pretty good. I was gonna hang it up at 70 but I think I'll keep going." Then Bill hits 78 and says, "I'mma give the reins to my boy, Steve. Sorry, Josh." Couldn't happen to a douchier douche than McDaniels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 He'll probably be just like every other DC they've had...who then went onto do nothing with his new team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, GunnerBill said: There are people here who insist all New England does is cheat. If theyre so good why do they have to cheat? Tom Landry and Chuck Noll and Bill Walsh didn't have to. I really don't know good they really are because they cheat heavily. Edited November 2, 2019 by reddogblitz 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 The shocking part of this is that Bill didn't eat his young to absorb their power. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 I've been wondering who would inherit his intellectual legacy. Now we know. He certainly hasn't shared much with his coordinators although it looks like Matt Patricia is making strides with Detroit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 1 hour ago, reddogblitz said: If theyre so good why do they have to cheat? Tom Landry and Chuck Noll and Bill Walsh didn't have to. I really don't know good they really are because they cheat heavily. They are very, very good. To pretend otherwise is crazy talk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 1 minute ago, GunnerBill said: They are very, very good. To pretend otherwise is crazy talk. this is true. it is also true to acknowledge that a handful of teams have gifted the points of turnovers and balls have bounced their way more than once. they are no doubt good. But I don’t think they’re unbreakable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Chris66 said: Nepotism has been the way of nfl coaches for decades. Belichicks coordinators always start off this way. As his offspring? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Do we know for sure if he is a “son”, or is he a “clone”? I wouldn’t put anything past them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Ever see the movie "Being John Malkovich?" At a set time the elder Belichick will crawl through a low door and continue his life inside a new vessel. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Call_Of_Ktulu Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 He has so much cheating to do if he wants to out due his father someday. I see him being more tech savvy with his cheating. We will see drones and maybe a Patriots spy satellite launched. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Defense Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Call_Of_Ktulu said: He has so much cheating to do if he wants to out due his father someday. I see him being more tech savvy with his cheating. We will see drones and maybe a Patriots spy satellite launched. Can someone who knows how to do so set up some kind of good poll to find out what percentage of people on this site think that the Patriots' dominance over the Bills and the NFL itself, is due more to cheating or to other things such as coaching and their organization. I would like to think, or hope, that most believe the latter is true. But I would not bet that is the case. There is almost no backup for those believing the first reason beyond 1-2 incidents and conspiracy theories, it seems. To me, it seems like little kids, or adults, who lose at arm wrestling and always finding some fault, unfairness in their opponent's victory. I would bet that most who believe that it is because of cheating are those same people who say: he twisted my wrist (lifted his elbow, started too soon, used his body, made me laugh, hypnotized me...) when they lose at arm wrestling. Edited November 3, 2019 by Mister Defense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris66 Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, PetermansRedemption said: As his offspring? No lol. Calling plays. McDaniels started calling plays in 05 when Weiss left. O Brien in 09. BB usually has someone call plays for a year or two before promoting them to coordinator. My guess is he will also give Mayo a shot at calling plays as well. Edited November 3, 2019 by Chris66 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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