Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots mutually decided to part ways last month, ending the legendary head coach’s run with the team after nearly two and a half decades. And this week, Belichick expressed his appreciation for Patriots fans in a big way.
In the Sunday edition of the Boston Globe, Bill Belichick shared a full-page letter on page A3 expressing his gratitude for the fans who supported him and the team throughout his time with the Patriots. Here is the full letter, via Pro Football Talk:
“Nowhere in America are pro sports fans as passionate as in New England and for 24 years, I was blessed to feel your passion and power,” Belichick said. “The Patriots are the only NFL team representing SIX states but in reality, Patriots Nation knows no borders.
“You were undaunted by weather, attended scorching hot training camp practices and braved Foxborough’s coldest, wettest, snowiest, and windiest days.
“Your thoughtful letters offered support, critique, and creative play suggestions. You watched on TV, the internet, and from your stadium seats.
“You traveled from coast to coast and internationally. Numerous times, you overtook opposing stadiums and were the last fans standing. We loved it! You gave your precious time, resources, and energy to our team. We appreciated it!
“Six times, you packed Boston by the million for parades that were truly a two-way expression of gratitude and love. The images from those days are burned in my memory.
“You may even have enjoyed my fashion sense and press conferences, or maybe you just tolerated them.
“I loved coaching here and, together, we experienced some amazing moments.
“THANK YOU ALL.”
Belichick will not be coaching anywhere next season after he did not get another job this hiring cycle. We’ll see what his future in coaching looks like after this season.
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