Bill Belichick savagely claps back at Rex Ryan’s daring critique of Patriots HC’s methods

The Cincinnati Bengals showcased a short comeback performance before Joe Burrow was hit by a season-ending injury. The New Jets also bounced back for a while, although their starting quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, was rehabbing from his potential season-ending injury.

Meanwhile, the New England Patriots didn’t struggle with any serious injuries in the QB and had an elite head coach like Bill Belichick. Nevertheless, their struggle on the field has been visible this season. Almost every day, fans and analysts are brutally trolling the HC, and the veteran decided to back himself up by delivering some strong words against former NFL coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan’s jab.

Bill Belichick’s savage response to Rex Ryan’s bold take

The Patriots have been historically synonymous with success, but they found themselves in uncharted territory this season. With just two wins against ten losses, the team’s performance has been under intense scrutiny, leading to probing questions directed at Bill Belichick.

The spotlight focused on comments made by Ryan, which prompted a response from the Pats’ HC during a recent appearance on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show. The veteran swiftly dismissed the former Buffalo Bills coach’s claims. Bill claimed Ryan had never been part of the Patriots and downplayed the significance of his comments.

“Yeah, I’m not really sure what he’s talking about. Rex has never been with the Patriots. I’m not really sure what that means either. Look, we’re gonna do the best we can to prepare the team and compete every week. That’s what we’re gonna do, whatever that is”, he said via SportsKeeda.

Criticism towards Belichick’s roster management, particularly regarding the team’s lack of talent around quarterback Mac Jones, has been a prevalent narrative throughout the season. Amidst the team’s struggles, rumors have emerged about the HC’s future with the Patriots. Speculations about a potential departure gained traction, with Chad Finn from the Boston Globe highlighting the Carolina Panthers as potential suitors following the dismissal of their former coach, Frank Reich.

What did Rex Ryan say about Bill Belichick’s methods?

The NFL landscape witnessed an era-defining shift when Tom Brady departed from the Patriots.The discourse revolves around identifying the true architect of the Patriots’ historic reign—was it the stoic brilliance of Bill Belichick or the unrivaled leadership and talent of the California Cool?

Initially, opinions were split, as the HC was credited with orchestrating the famed “Patriot Way”. However, the quarterback’s departure coincided with a noticeable downturn in the team’s fortunes, and many began attributing the team’s remarkable success primarily to Tom Terrific’s on-field prowess and unparalleled leadership.

Voices within the NFL fraternity added fuel to this contentious debate as Rex Ryan decided to slam the Pats HC following the team’s 10-7 loss to the New York Giants in late November. He emphatically contended that Brady was the main force behind the Pats’ success.

“The team plays like they’re exhausted and the Patriot Way, that’s it. It exhausts these kids and Tom Brady was the only reason you won anyway. Bill Belichick is the greatest in the history [of the NFL]. I will never dispute that. I had my a** kicked by him a million times. But if you think for a minute that it wasn’t about Tom Brady, you’re absolutely crazy.”

Aside from him, former NFL star Warren Sapp attended the “Brady or Belichick” debate a few days ago, claiming that the former NFL signal-caller was the driving force behind Belichick’s acclaim. Sapp mentioned that the team’s success was mainly due to Brady’s exceptional skills, comparing his impact to that of defensive legend Lawrence Taylor. Additionally, he asserted that the franchise had deviated from the “Patriot Way” philosophy of ensuring victories.