Bill Belichick, the legendary coach of the New England Patriots, has been keeping busy in the media world, making an appearance every Monday night on SiriusXM’s new version of “Let’s Go” with Jim Gray. On a recent episode, Gray asked Belichick for his thoughts on Tom Brady’s debut as a lead analyst for Fox. This innocent question led Belichick down memory lane to share a fascinating story from his coaching days.
According to Belichick, back in 1991 when he was coaching the Cleveland Browns, his team faced the Dallas Cowboys and suffered a 26-14 defeat. After the game, Belichick had a conversation with Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson, asking for feedback on his team’s performance. Johnson’s response was shocking: “You know, Bill, to be honest, we didn’t even do a scouting report on you guys. You’re terrible. We got Washington next week, a Monday night game, and that’s really the big one for us.” Washington went on to win the Super Bowl that year, proving Johnson right.
These types of anecdotes and insights from Belichick could easily make him a beloved figure among media circles, adding another layer to his already impressive resume before he inevitably returns to coaching.
In other news, Jason Kelce, the Philadelphia Eagles’ star center, recently appeared on ESPN’s “Monday Night Countdown” for the first time. Kelce came out swinging with his commentary, making a strong first impression on viewers. The buzz around his appearance was so high that ESPN even used a quote from him on Twitter to generate excitement, showcasing Kelce’s charisma and knowledge of the game. This debut was just the beginning of what could be a promising broadcasting career for Kelce outside of his football duties.