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Unprecedented Brawl in Training Camp Leaves NFL World Questioning Mac Jones’ Leadership Abilities & Doubting GOAT Bill Belichick’s Hold On His Players

Published 08/18/2022, 7:00 AM EDT

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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.

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.

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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.”

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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.

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.

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Another user mentioned that as iconic the Belichick empire was, the strategy might fail with the new generation of players.

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 surprised another user to see such an uncharacteristic temper flare up.

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Furthermore, a user claimed that the joint training is nothing but a waste of time.

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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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Pavitra Shome is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He began writing while working for an online news portal and holds a Master's Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Although Pavitra enjoys watching WWE, Gronk and Brady turned him into an NFL aficionado.
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Gurjyot Singh Dadial