For me the signature of Belichick coached teams has been the absolute "play every second, exploit every weakness, limit mistakes" mentality.
I think it was expressed vividly in the Bears 2010 snow game in Gillette.The Bears come in at 9-2 and it is expected that it will be a hard fought game. The Pats proceed to score 26 unanswered points on the 3rd ranked Bears defense when the Pats get the ball back with 20 seconds left in the half. You can see dejected Bears players already heading for the locker room while Brady audibles a go route to Branch and he makes a 59 yard touchdown play.
I read stories about exPats players on other teams who are amazed at the lack of preparation, lack of adjustments, lack of team and on the field leadership. Most recently the post season article on Mankins where the other offensive lineman followed him around to learn how study and better prepare for the next game.
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12119027/logan-mankins-had-tough-season-away-patriots
I think it was expressed vividly in the Bears 2010 snow game in Gillette.The Bears come in at 9-2 and it is expected that it will be a hard fought game. The Pats proceed to score 26 unanswered points on the 3rd ranked Bears defense when the Pats get the ball back with 20 seconds left in the half. You can see dejected Bears players already heading for the locker room while Brady audibles a go route to Branch and he makes a 59 yard touchdown play.
I read stories about exPats players on other teams who are amazed at the lack of preparation, lack of adjustments, lack of team and on the field leadership. Most recently the post season article on Mankins where the other offensive lineman followed him around to learn how study and better prepare for the next game.
http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12119027/logan-mankins-had-tough-season-away-patriots