Why BB's reputation just went UP among fellow NFL coaches

[NJSportsFanatic]

Originally Posted by patsox23

Shanny, Martz, Parcells, Madden, Keyshawn, Tike Barber, Ronde Barber, Chad Johnson and others.

Keyshawn and Belichick are great friends so Keyshawn won't rat unlike Mangenius.

Tiki Barber is a jackass. Nuff said.

Chad Johnson is weird.

[NJSportsFanatic]

Originally Posted by CheekyDave

and the " fans" that cheered their stud quaterback as he gamely limped off the field wounded, go J E S T!

I doubt Jets fans are that dumb to root for a quarterback to get hurt. This was a misunderstanding. They were cheering that Pennington got up on his own power. This was badly misconstrued.

[patsox23]

Originally Posted by NJSportsFanatic

Shanahan and Belichick has had a respect for each other for a decade so that does not count. Parcells is an overrated coach who won championships because of Belichick. He ain't going to bite the hand that feeds him. Madden is senile. Mike Martz is a cheater so it's no surprise cheaters defend one another.

I seriously doubt many coaches respect him.

The anger and outrage from most current coach speak for itself. The comments say it all too.

Man, if you're going to come on here and just pony up RIDICULOUS counters to actually legitimate claims, don't bother. This is all stupid, baseless and feeble. At least bring something to the table.

[upstater1]

Originally Posted by BrianPat

You can't say what you can't prove. Accusing every team of video taping calls, you better have lots of proof or you look very very bad !

This week a lot of coaches weighed in without any proof. Some coaches openly speculated that Belichick stole radio signals.

[emoney_33]

Originally Posted by nickelbolt

Go ahead. I don't hang at that site. I'm no bandwagoner like many of the posters there... and I'm not stating my feelings out of hate, jealousy or any other emotions you want to toss my way. There hasn't been one coach, player, or executive who has come forth and defended BBs breaking of the rule. The issue isn't whether or not he cheated. Everyone knows (or at least should know) he didn't cheat, because the commissioner said as much with his punishment. Had he "cheated" he would have been suspended.

My issue with the man is his lying about the misinterpretation. Everyone knows (or should know) that he's too smart to misinterpret a clearly stated rule. So how is it noble or admirable of him to not rat out other coaches? It wouldn't help his case anyway. He knows that! More proof that the man is not stupid. More proof that there's no way he could have misunderstood the meaning of the rule that he blatantly chose to ignore.

He's a liar. he's not a rat. Big fuggin' deal. I'm sure the Chargers would jump at the chance to hire BB should he be available. It's business. Bob Kraft is a business man. BB has made Kraft's once laughable franchise a powerhouse. Who cares that he got there by any means possible. He certainly doesn't. And he doesn't give a shiit what any other coaches think of him. It's a good thing too, because from the looks of things most don't like him.

How can you say he's too smart to interpret a rule?

You can have two of the universe's smartest human beings interpret something in two different ways. Neither of them are stupid but both of them see something a different way.

It's not misinterpreting the rule, it's DIFFERENT interpretations. The commish interprets it as no video cameras on the field period. BB interpreted it as no using video cameras to help you during the game.

You are suggesting that he knew the rule he was breaking. If that were the case, he would have hid it. The guy was standing in plain view with pats credentials on the jets sideline. If BB knew it was 100% against the rules, he wouldn't have done it. PERIOD. He decided to believe his interpretation was correct, a calculated risk.

Commish's interpretation is all that matters in the end, so he takes his punishment. He is not lying, he has NO reason to.


Just like some refs interpret pass interference differently and umps interpret the strike zone different in baseball etc..

[JackBauer]

Originally Posted by lander

Another brilliant effort by the Red Pony, who in my opinion has written many of the most amusing posts this week.

Wow, what a convincing rebuttal.

If you're not even going to BOTHER to spell out why you found the post amusing, why even reply at all?

And you wonder why no one values your presence here.

[emoney_33]

Originally Posted by nickelbolt

Good god man. Why can't some of you just accept the fact that THE MAN WHO YOU THOUGHT WAS INFALLIBLE GOT CAUGHT DOING SOMETHING THAT HE KNEW WAS AGAINST THE RULES????

He lied, man. It's ok. You guys will survive this. He's a great football coach. But he's a really bad liar. Sorry to had to hear that. I hope you can sleep tonight. *hits ignore button*

You don't take defeat very well lol

*hits ignore button* haha

[JoePats]

Originally Posted by NJSportsFanatic

I doubt Jets fans are that dumb to root for a quarterback to get hurt. This was a misunderstanding. They were cheering that Pennington got up on his own power. This was badly misconstrued.

No way...I was sitting in section 315...The stadium was clearly cheering that Clemens came in and Chad was coming out. There is no question about that. I can't speak for all sections but in 315 there were many guys saying that now they could throw the ball down the field, now they had a real qb in, etc...

[psychoPat]

Originally Posted by Slagathor

It all comes down to that handshake at midfield and the idea of brotherhood amongst coaches. That moment truly was a Judas selling out Jesus moment (by analogy only).

Belichick did not hide the camera. He never has.

History will not be kind to Mangini, especially amongst his peers.

Wouldn't it be something if
Brian Billick refused to shake MangiaPuke's hand after the game?

[Bill's Girl]

Originally Posted by PonyExpress

Attacked by a barrage of misleading and reckless media reports, BB could have easily defended himself, and protected his public rep, by revealing that EVERYBODY IN THE LEAGUE TAPES SIGNALS. Instead, he said nothing, allowed himself to be publicly humiliated, taking the flak for the whole league as a willing fall guy. He never even made a counteraccusation against the Jets, an obvious, easy argument to make given the mounting evidence gathered on this board. His silence spoke volumes to the coaching fraternity, distinguishing him starkly from Mangini. BB's silence was a more profound indication of his character than any statement he could have made, and people in the know- well, they know it.

Great point....I know Mike Martz was on BB's side in this and when Andy Reid was asked about it he refused to answer.

I also have a feeling the other 30 coaches are keeping quiet because they may have an unauthorized video tape or two hanging around! What I am more interested is what the other 30 coaches think about Eric the Rat.....