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Despite winning six Super Bowl championships with the New England Patriots, head coach Bill Belichick is being tagged as a bad coach. The New England Patriots are going through one of their worst NFL seasons. In the 2023 NFL season, the Patriots are sitting at the bottom of the AFC East division. However, after spending all these years with the Patriots, Belichick’s strategies are being criticized. 

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After the 2023 NFL season, Belichick and the Patriots are speculated to cut ties. The Belichick and the Patriots era is nearing an end, marking a new beginning for the Patriots.

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Insider gets candid about Bill Belichick

Jason Smith shared his thoughts on Belichick’s approach with the Patriots. On the Jason Smith Show released on Fox Sports Radio, Jason Smith emphasized how Belichick has changed with time.

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Jason Smith: “Bill Belichick has lost his fastball. He’s not the same coach he was. I don’t think from a couple years ago he’s got even one player left from the draft. It’s been awful. This roster is bereft of talent. They don’t win games. He makes really odd decisions. Not having an offensive coordinator, having a former DC be your OC. The questionable decisions that he makes in-game now cannot be covered up by a Tom Brady drive down the field in the end to throw a touchdown pass. It’s awful. He’s a bad head coach.”

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However, in the 2023 season, the Belichick and the Patriots lodged one of their worst seasons in the NFL books. And the eight-time Super Bowl champion, Belichicwk failed to revive the Patriots throughout the season.

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Belichick-Patriots in the season to forget

In the current NFL season, the Patriots have five more games to play. Under Belichick’s guidance, the Patriots failed to live up to their set reputation in the league. Once a formidable force in the league, the Patriots are one of the underperforming teams in the 2023 NFL season. The offense has struggled immensely to score points. Quarterback Mac Jones was replaced by Bailey Zappe, but the replacement didn’t see any redemption from the disappointing gameplay. 

In the recent matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Patriots defeated the Steelers in their home stadium. The Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe scored three touchdowns, contributing to the Patriots’ victory. However, the offense started showing promising gameplay when there were almost zero chances of revival. Moreover, Belichick is speculated to be released by the Patriots and the eight-time Super Bowl championship would seek a new home. Meanwhile, let us know your thoughts on Belichick ending his tenure with the Patriots.

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Armaan is an NFL Writer at EssentiallySports. Two of his passions being football and writing, he is glad to have brought them together. Coming with prior experience in sports journalism, Armaan’s commitment to ES is reflected in his comprehensive coverage of the league's core aspects.

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