So winning isn't good enough, your complaining that they aren't winning games in the manner with which you want them to? Jeez man.. talk about a spoiled fan base.
Fans give BB the benefit of doubt because those fans understand that running a successful football program in the NFL is extremely difficult, something that 0% of people on this board would be able to even handle for even a week, nevermind for 15 years.
We also understand that in the history of the NFL, we happen to have a coach that will go down as arguably the greatest ever. He's got 6 Super Bowl rings, he's been to 8. He has the most playoff wins, highest winning percentage, most SB wins and is closing in on Shulas record of most wins ever. He's only missed the playoffs twice in 15 years with the Pats, and those 2 times he missed it they lost out in 2002 on a 3 way division tie breaker, and in 2008 missed it with a 11-5 record on a division tie breaker.
Belichick has created a dynasty of unprecedented sustained excellence in an era of the NFL that is designed to have teams go 8-8, and strip to pieces teams that win the SB via FA attrition and low draft picks.
I think it's pretty safe to say that Belichick knows what the hell he's doing, certainly more than you or I, or anyone else on this board. He has earned and commands the benefit of doubt on all things football related. Not you, not me, not anyone on this board could run an NFL team better than Bill Belichick on our best day..
I can understand the frustration in losing fan favorite player, but people need to get a grip.