The New England Patriots are decking up as they move into another year without Tom Brady. Bill Belichick has the task to make themselves relevant by having QB Mac Jones in the front. As challenging as it may look, there are more concerns in the system as well. The recent training camp brawl has contrasting questions on whether the Patriots will deliver.
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Bill Belichick’s recent strategy of splitting play-calling duties among Matt Patricia and Joe Judge made the Undisputed hosts have a hot debate. They discuss whether they saw such a strategy in the past. It is very unconventional to see such a transition. But Shannon Sharpe calls on why Belichick would do something that others will not.
Sharpe mentions, “This is Coach Belichick. He likes doing things unconventional and then getting away with it. That’s what that’s a part of his genius is: to do things that nobody else will attempt to do. No other head coach would even think about doing something of this magnitude… I’ve always thought it was going to be [Matt] Patricia or Joe Judge calling the place. I never thought for a second that Coach Belichick was going to call those plays. He doesn’t want that kind of criticism.”
NFL fans know how crazy can Belichick’s antics go. They also may see the brighter side of the Patriots winning six Super Bowls during the Brady-Belichick era.
Never seen it get to this point in any joint practice with the Patriots in Bill Belichick’s tenure (2000-present).
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) August 17, 2022
However, the brawls and fistfights at the Patriots-Panthers collective training camps might raise more questions among Boston fans. ESPN’s Mike Reiss was at the training camp and never saw such a thing transpire under the GOAT Coach. One might wonder, is this the Pats’ downfall?
NFL fans concerned for Mac Jones-led Patriots after camp brawl
The ESPN reporter’s tweet raised concerns over the new era of the Patriots. However, it was not just him. The NFL world is likewise divided, with many questioning Mac Jones‘ leadership potential and Belichick’s grip on his team.
A user called that Belichick has an erratic quarterback who wrenches ankles.
He’s got an undisciplined QB that twists ankles.
— Kyle (@TheRealCagey) August 17, 2022
Another user mentioned that as iconic the Belichick empire was, the strategy might fail with the new generation of players.
As great as the Dynasty was. The Bill Belichick type coaching doesn't work with today's players. It is different personality today. All Belichick coaches who got HC jobs were hated by their teams. Brady even got sick of it. Belichick is a GOAT but his era is winding down
— Mosley (@MosleySports66) August 17, 2022
Moreover, a user is upset that this is not the Patriots’ way. But another user counters by saying that it is the Panthers’ way.
It’s the panthers way.
— "G-Burg 🌐" (@macjonesspam) August 17, 2022
It surprised another user to see such an uncharacteristic temper flare up.
This is very uncharacteristic. I am surprised. I know tempers can flare but to throw punches is not acceptable. Use this time to practice @Patriots!!
— shoppingdiva (@mightypint) August 18, 2022
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Furthermore, a user claimed that the joint training is nothing but a waste of time.
Seems joint practices are a waste of time. They fight more than practice.
— Louis Paone (@LouisPaoneLV) August 17, 2022
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Mac Jones and the offensive corps made themselves stand out during practices after an admirable performance. But the new updates leave one question: Will he lead his team to Super Bowl glory? It is subject to be witnessed.
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