‘Tis the Season!
Ah yes, it’s Christmas time and we’re all reflecting on what we have to be grateful for.
Having said that, you’ll have to excuse Patriots fans if their jolliness level is a little tamed this year. After all, they are suffering through a nightmare season and a very much uncertain future.
Bill Belichick is widely-regarded as the greatest coach in NFL history … But his reputation may not save him when the regular season concludes in a few weeks.
It will be the story of the offseason – Will Robert Kraft and the Patriots actually part ways with their legendary head coach?
There will be plenty of time to dissect that situation.
For now, in the spirit of the Christmas season, let’s enjoy Belichick (and his old New England buddies) singing us an all-time classic…
Just a little something to get everyone in the Christmas spirit 🎄@TomBrady | @RobGronkowski | @Patriots pic.twitter.com/eKJBeXk5Sd
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) December 20, 2023
Phenomenal work by the FOX Sports fellas putting that together.
As far as the 2023 Patriots are concerned, the suffering will soon come to an end.
There will be no playoff appearance. No shot at another Super Bowl. No real hope, outside of a high draft pick.
Despite the disappointment (and pure venom pointed at Belichick), the great Donnie Wahlberg is pleading for Pats fans to take it easy on their once-beloved head coach.
Opinion | Boston's own Donnie Wahlberg takes Pats Nation to task for slamming Bill Belichick. He deserves better. He may not be our coach next season, but he deserves our respect — forever. https://t.co/KQj7fnAdVp
— Boston Herald (@bostonherald) December 21, 2023
Many have compared Belichick to the Grinch over the years.
When you’re winning, you can pretty much act however you’d like … However, when the winning stops, that’s when things get ugly.
This reminds me of the scene in the Grinch when his heart grows three sizes. A glowing Bill Belichick chuckles, smiles, says the word "cute" pic.twitter.com/gjdSS4J2ZF
— Michaela Vernava (@MichaelaNESN) October 19, 2016
What do you think will end up happening with Belichick?
Will he be coaching elsewhere next season? … If so, where?
Or do you think, when push comes to shove, Kraft will allow Belichick to stay and try to get things back on track in New England???