The Humorous Side of Belichick: Stories & Anecdotes from NFL Players

😂Belichick's response to Derek Mason 'shut the up and look at the scoreboard' is a perfect example of his wit and confidence.

🏈Belichick would often read out loud what people were saying about the team to motivate and make examples for the players.

🙈Younger players felt intimidated by Belichick's presence and didn't want to let him down.

🎉Older players felt comfortable ribbing Belichick and making jokes to remind him of his humanity.

🤣Belichick's dry sarcasm and wit made him an influential and respected figure among his team and the league.

What was Belichick's response to Derek Mason?

—Belichick responded with 'shut the up and look at the scoreboard,' showcasing his wit and confidence.

How did Belichick motivate his team using media quotes?

—Belichick would read out loud what people were saying about the team to motivate the players and make examples.

Were younger players intimidated by Belichick?

—Yes, younger players felt intimidated by Belichick's presence and didn't want to let him down.

Did older players joke around with Belichick?

—Yes, older players felt comfortable ribbing Belichick and making jokes to remind him of his humanity.

Why was Belichick influential among his team and the league?

—Belichick's dry sarcasm and wit made him an influential and respected figure within his team and the league.

00:00In a clip from NFL films, Derek Mason shared how Belichick responded to him with 'shut the up and look at the scoreboard.'

00:24Belichick would read out loud what people were saying about the team to motivate the players and make examples.

01:02Younger players felt intimidated by Belichick's presence and didn't want to let him down, like being around a strict principal.

01:39Older players were comfortable ribbing Belichick and making jokes, giving him a hard time to remind him of his humanity.