Bill Belichick let it rip at NFL Draft — and fans loved it
NY Post
Bill Belichick saved his personality for his post-coaching career.
Belichick, known for his gruff demeanor and teeth-pulling press conferences during his tenure with the Patriots, earned strong reviews for his NFL Draft analysis Thursday night.
The six-time Super Bowl champion head coach analyzed picks as part of “The Pat McAfee Show.”
“Thoroughly enjoying Bill Belichick on Pat McAfee’s draft show,” Sports Illustrated’s Jimmy Traina posted on X. “Just did a film breakdown of Caleb Williams that was 50/50 praise and criticism. Amazing to see that during a draft when every analyst says every player is the greatest thing ever.”
There had been some uncertainty about how Belichick would fare in such a setting considering his disdain at times for media duties during his coaching career, but there’s never been a doubt about his gridiron expertise.
Belichick certainly differentiated himself with his critical assessments of the draft’s quarterbacks, including a pointed critique of Drake Maye’s footwork.
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