Bill Belichick’s best moments and stories from the NFL 100 All-Time Team reveal
An uncharacteristically animated Belichick swapped stories with Ed Reed, Lawrence Taylor, and many others.
Patriots fans have gotten to see Bill Belichick in a different environment while watching weekly installments of the reveal of the NFL 100 All-Time Team. The program has provided glimpses of the coach’s personality that are usually hidden beneath the surface of his all-business demeanor.
Belichick clearly enjoyed helping to preside over the project, noting that it actually made him a better coach. In turn, his appreciation of history and in-depth knowledge of players and coaches from decades ago improved the quality of the program. And his presence as an eight-time Super Bowl winner has added weight to the presentation.
Here are some of the best clips of Belichick talking about the NFL All-Time Team:
One of the Belichick’s best contributions was his ability to authentically break down film of some of the older players that fans may not have heard of:
Bill Belichick breaks down the 1930s film of the legendary Bill Hewitt.
📺: #NFL100 All-Time Team on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/yEHzpQ5lK7
— NFL (@NFL) November 30, 2019
He provided an enjoyable summary of Adam Vinatieri:
“Super clutch kicker.” – Bill Belichick@adamvinatieri is one of the most dependable players to count on when the game is on the line and he finds himself among the greats on the #NFL100 All-Time Team 👟🏈
📺: NFL 100 All-Time Team on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/r41F1RUqkf
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 7, 2019
Belichick was in awe of Jim Brown, of whom he later said “I’d put him in there right now on third and one.”
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1198331131365478400
Emmitt Smith was visibly moved by Belichick’s praise:
This exchange between Bill Belichick and @EmmittSmith22 is awesome.
📺: #NFL100 All-Time Team on @nflnetwork pic.twitter.com/P8ZKZbrwRV
— NFL (@NFL) November 23, 2019
On Junior Seau, Belichick praised his attitude and passion:
“Had an energy and had a vigor for a game that was truly unique and special.” – Bill Belichick
Junior Seau never took a day off. He joins the other greats on the #NFL100 All-Time Team 💪
📺: NFL 100 All-Time Team on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/Qm8e5FlViA
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) November 30, 2019
Probably the best moment for Belichick was his excited praise of former safety Ed Reed:
“One of the greatest plays I’ve seen in the NFL” – Bill Belichick@TwentyER recalls the time he outsmarted Peyton Manning.
📺: #NFL100 All-Time Team on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/cb5e1xBV2d
— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2019
With Reed, Belichick then broke down some impressive film of Dick “Night Train” Lane:
“Man amongst boys.” – @TwentyER
Ed Reed and Bill Belichick admire one of the great CBs, Dick Lane, after he was named to the #NFL100 All-Time Team 💪
📺: NFL 100 All-Time Team on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/aA0HSEVfc3
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 7, 2019
Belichick, who was a Giants defensive coach during the ’80s, had some good Lawrence Taylor stories:
https://twitter.com/Giants/status/1200590938558681088
Bill Belichick tells a story about one of the (many) times Lawrence Taylor was late for a meeting with the Giants. 😂 pic.twitter.com/SsS0TF3Ook
— Funhouse (@BackAftaThis) November 30, 2019
And of course, Belichick had a quality anecdote about Rob Gronkowski:
Bill Belichick tells the story of how the @Patriots drafted @RobGronkowski, with an interesting pre-draft visit 😂#NFL100 pic.twitter.com/dC8JMDh2BL
— NFL (@NFL) December 14, 2019
For Deion Sanders, Belichick explained how they coached against him:
“That was rule No.1 with Deion. Throw to somebody else. Don’t let him touch the ball. And don’t kick it to him.” – Bill Belichick
Mr. Primetime himself, @DeionSanders, joins the #NFL100 All-Time Team ⭐️
📺: NFL 100 All-Time Team on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/hynoUsdZII
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) December 7, 2019
Along with Sanders, Belichick broke down the value of Rod Woodson:
“Do not throw it to [Woodson]. Don’t let him return it.”
Bill Belichick raves about @RodWoodson26’s skills.
📺: #NFL100 All-Time Team on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/4iIKNqWgjE
— NFL (@NFL) December 7, 2019
Belichick described how John Hannah was “literally at the point of attack on every play”:
“Literally at the point of attack on every play.”
Bill Belichick dissects @Patriots legend John Hannah’s highlights. #NFL100 pic.twitter.com/ZBCenvV9hD
— NFL (@NFL) December 14, 2019
He talked about how everything in NFL coaching is derived from Paul Brown:
“The greatest coach in the history of professional football. Clear and simple.” – Bill Belichick
Paul Brown was a legendary coach for the @Browns and is the first list on the #NFL100 All-Time Team 🏈
📺: NFL 100 All-Time Team on NFL Network pic.twitter.com/rWTRUIRcXs
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) November 23, 2019
And here’s how he reacted to being named himself as one of the coaches to make the list:
https://twitter.com/Patriots/status/1198068148122972166
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