“It Is What It Is”: Patriots HC Bill Belichick Takes a Firm Stance on a Big Rule Change Demand

Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is one of the league’s most successful coaches. With many years of experience in the league, he is also one of the most well-respected coaches in the NFL. His experience and success mean also indicate that the league and the NFL world have a certain level of respect for what he has to say about the game.

When asked about a play from the Minnesota Vikings’ victory over the Buffalo Bills, Belichick had a few things to say.

Belichick took a firm stance in wanting a rule change. At the moment the league does not allow a coach to challenge a play in the last two minutes before halftime or the end of the game.

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During the Vikings’ game against the Bills, receiver Gabriel Davis’ catch at the end of the fourth quarter which gave way for the Bills to tie the game with a field goal, was not reviewed. If it had been reviewed, the pass would’ve been declared incomplete.

Belichick shared his views on the matter. He said, “I’m saying not having the ability to challenge a play that could impact the outcome of the game, even calls like holding and pass interference and things like that, I don’t see why those plays can’t be reviewed.”

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He added, “Again, that’s not my decision. It is what it is.”

Currently, in his 28th season as head coach, Belichick’s opinion on such matters carries a lot of weight in the league. Could the stance of this influential coach sway the league’s take on the situation? That is yet to be seen.

The Pats have a shot at the playoffs

The New England Patriots are in a predicament. In a very competitive AFC East, they are ranked behind the Miami Dolphins, New York Jets and Buffalo Bills.

The margin between the Patriots and the Dolphins, who are in first place, is very narrow. Their record improved to 5-4 after a dominant 26-3 win over the Indianapolis Colts.

Belichick’s Patriots will hope to improve that record and get a third consecutive victory in their next game. They will take on the New York Jets who are currently at 6-3.

The six-time Super Bowl champions will hope to give their fans a glimpse of their glory days once again.

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