Now that we have that out of the way, let me say that there’s no place for Belichick’s boorish, bullying response to a fair question regarding not taking Tom Brady out at the end of Sunday’s blowout vs. the chippy, dirty Dolphins. Furthermore, it’s fair to ask if maybe the Patriots are being arrogant and reckless in the belief that New England’s 40-year-old quarterback is impervious to injury and the aging issues that impact the rest of humanity.I saw that segment live and didn't think it was an overly harsh response from Belichick; in fact, it's the type of response we've come to expect from Belichick when he thinks a question is excessively stupid.
Belichick was out of bounds when he dismissed the Boston Herald’s Karen Guregian for asking about maybe taking Brady off the field when it was 35-17 with less than five minutes left. Meanwhile, Brady and the Patriots — in their cult-like belief that Tom cannot get hurt — are asking for trouble by continuing to expose Brady to unnecessary assaults. Like the 1972 Dolphins, Father Time is undefeated.
Shank noted but didn't seem too busted up about an earlier Belichick press conference:
On Friday, Belichick was asked about the performance of Austin Carr, an undrafted rookie who made highlight reels with his impressive catch at training camp Thursday. Sounds like an innocent question, right? Well instead of offering some platitude about how Carr looked good and the team was excited to see what he could do, Belichick totally rejected the premise.Shank's trying to start a fire in the absence of kindling. It's not going to catch.
Here was his response, via the Boston Globe’s Ben Volin:
Disagree with you on this Roger. 18 points up with 5 to go is not a lead pipe lock in today's nfl.
ReplyDeleteI'm not disagreeing with the decision (what I'm presuming is a matter of Brady never wanting to come out of a game and Belichick agreeing with this); I'm simply noting Shank's convenient / reflexive objection to Belichick being curt with the reporter, one of many who've gotten the verbal back of the Belichick hand.
ReplyDeleteYeah dan I guess you didn't watch how the super bowl ended. 5 super bowl rings gives you right to lash out at fool's like shank who's whole career is stirring the pot
ReplyDeleteStarters stay in the game until it becomes physically impossible to compile enough remaining possessions to at least tie the game. This is reality and Belichick adheres to it, so it was Guregian who was out of line. She should know starters have to stay in until there aren't enough possessions left to alter the outcome.
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