The New England Patriots are now not the team that can boast of their six Super Bowl trophies, rather their floundering offense has been keeping them under scrutiny, subject to harsh criticism. The squad’s defensive methods are the only ones that, it must be claimed, have been successful in giving an upward appearance, possibly giving the head coach and general manager potential for an extended stint with the team.
Week 9 is another assessment for Belichick as his team is gearing up for their Indianapolis Colts showdown. Nevertheless, prior to the game, the head coach shut down the mouth of the speculators with his blunt acknowledgment regarding his tenure with the team.
Belichick addresses future amid Patriots’ struggles
As Belichick was eyeing to surpass Don Shula as the winningest coach in the NFL, the Patriots fans harbored a great wish for a win-based string since Tom Brady left them in jeopardy. Yet, with the head coach they also forgot that for the team’s Super Bowl dynasty and Belichick’s winning streak, Brady was the key element that Stephen A. Smith had pointed out.
Brady left, and Belichick’s winning streak fell. So, what’s the use of keeping him at the helm to guide the team? More heedfulness was foregathered regarding the head coach’s job when it was brought into light.
After eight weeks of the NFL, Robert Kraft’s dream team is sitting at the bottom of his division, raising more concern for his head coach’s job security. Hence, a question was affronted by Belichick regarding the presumption of his job status in New England.
“I’m focused on getting ready for the Colts,” with the reply, the 71-year-old enabled the reporter to apprehend his mindset amid the ongoing rumors.
Perhaps the answer could not satisfy the reporter, triggering him to throw one more question on Belichick regarding his conviction on coaching his boys this week.
After confronting the question, Belichick utterly claimed that he was not bothered by the fact that was out of control rather his main focus should be on the Patriot’s next matchplay against the Colts.
“I’m going to control what I can control and get ready for the Colts.”
The rumors surrounding his job may get more attention following the Las Vegas Raider’s bold move to sack Josh McDaniel in the middle of the season. Yet, one thing that is serving as assurance for the NY team’s head coach is the contract extension that he was offered during the offseason.
Patriots set to face Colts in Germany
The Patriots are going to face a clash in an international field for the first time since 2017 in Mexico City.
Per NESN, Belichick stated on Monday morning that following practice on Thursday, the Patriots will head to Germany.
As per his remark, the squad is anticipated to reach Frankfurt early on Friday. This will be their first game in Europe since it was held in London in 2012. The Colts’ head coach, Shane Steichen, informed reporters last week that they will depart for Germany on Thursday. As a result, it is anticipated that both teams will reach Germany at roughly the same time.
Both teams are coming off another disappointing night, beaten by the opponents in a disruptive manner, hence without a win nothing should be their motivation in the game. Nevertheless, the Colts are in an advantageous position from Belichick’s team with 4-3 standings while the struggling Patriots have already placed a level of play that possibly will not contribute to helping them reach the playoffs.
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