Even the idea of Bill Belichick is intimidating to LSU tight end Stephen Sullivan. During an informal meeting with a New England Patriots on Wednesday, Sullivan admitted to being “kinda scared” after hearing from the scout that the Patriots “work 10 times harder than everybody else.”
Why was Sullivan scared?
“Coach Belichick ain’t no joke,” Sullivan said.
Belichick wasn’t present for the interview, and yet Sullivan apparently felt his presence. And coincidentally, Belichick spent Monday, the day of Sullivan’s interviewing, working out an obscure prospect at Middle Tennessee in the middle of a rainstorm. So, yes, Belichick ain’t no joke.
Sullivan was one of at least four tight ends who met with the Patriots in an informal interview. When he spoke with the media, he didn’t know if he’d have a formal interview with the team. That interview might include Belichick.
Sullivan mostly served a backup in 2019 when he had 12 catches for 130 yards. He played only occasionally behind tight end Thaddeus Moss, son of Randy Moss.
