Bill Belichick has surrounded himself with no shortage of brilliant coaching minds. Nick Saban, for example, is a disciple of Belichick. The New England Patriots coach has also worked with Charlie Weis, Josh McDaniels, Bill O’Brien and Kliff Kingsbury, among others.
But a player — not a coach — taught Belichick more about the passing game than anyone else. And, no, it’s not quarterback Tom Brady. Belichick said receiver Randy Moss proved the ultimate tutor.
“One of the smartest players I’ve ever coached. Certainly the smartest receiver,” Belichick said of Moss during an NFL Network segment on “NFL 100” in a video released this weekend. “He taught me more about receiving and the passing game than by far anybody else.”
With Moss making the NFL 100 list — organized in large part by Belichick — the two spent time reflecting upon their stint together on NFL Network.
Even with what we saw from the Patriots in 2007, Belichick’s statement is a stunning one.
