New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has consistently marched to the beat of his own drum.
Whether he is putting Cam Newton in his place or showing off his spiffy new haircut, Belichick is always unapologetically himself.
He didn’t become arguably the greatest to ever do it by trying to follow the latest trend, and that way of thinking extends to his outfit choices as well.
This week, during a Patriots practice, eagle-eyed fans couldn’t help but take stock of Belichick’s choice of attire.
It largely speaks for itself:
Bill Belichick rocking shorts in 45 degree weather during #Patriots practice Wednesday.#ForeverNE | #NFL pic.twitter.com/lhrgHpB1TG
— NESN (@NESN) November 16, 2022
It doesn’t get more Bill Belichick than that.
Fan reactions to the visual were largely what you would expect under these circumstances:
Belichick New England guy https://t.co/prHp32LfdI
— Taino BLood 🪶🩸 (@_FrankJaeger__) November 17, 2022
Thats my COACH https://t.co/YsxYCtQ4DX
— Cooler Chat (@CoolerChat) November 17, 2022
In Michael Lombardi’s book “Bill didn’t care. Get your shit on and get outside to practice.” https://t.co/Q5iuNrteCW
— Eric Smith (@neverJUSTaPO) November 17, 2022
I mean it when I say this: I yearn for the day when I can dress like Belichick and not be judged. https://t.co/Qod2FV2f2k
— Nolan Zimmer (@Roly_Poly_Noly) November 17, 2022
This will be my “go to” fit until further notice. https://t.co/mTIZ3VcFKw
— Curt Field (@curtfield13) November 17, 2022
Big picture, this has been a tough year for New England. Between Mac Jones getting hurt (karma, some might say) and the AFC East just being really good in 2022, the Patriots have gotten left behind.
As things currently stand, Belichick and Co. currently find themselves at the bottom of the division.
Chargers fans are coping with the loss in their own special way. https://t.co/68BhkruIru
— Game 7 (@game7__) November 17, 2022
With match-ups looming against the New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills over the next three weeks, it’s hard to see how things improve for New England from here.
It really wouldn’t be all that shocking to see the Patriots at 5-7 heading into their Dec. 12 battle against the Arizona Cardinals.
All dynasties come to an end eventually, and it seems as though that is what has happened with Belichick’s run atop the NFL.
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Jennifer Withers Hoey is a former Business Development Manager who transitioned to writing about sports. With valuable connections all over the West Coast, she has used those contacts to break some of the most interesting stories pertaining to the Portland Trail Blazers, Oregon Ducks, LA Lakers, LA Clippers, Seattle Supersonics (RIP), and more.
