...Yeah, it was an incredible defensive effort in Super Bowl XXV given that Belichick had no say in the grocery shopping for the Giants
Either did Parcells back then--the GM had personnel control and most of the decision-making influence.
and the fact that Parcells, as head coach, had the power to overrule any playcalling his coordinators make at any given time.
True, but Parcells often had an attitude of "this better work" and interfered little with the defensive playcalling.
Belichick may be Giants defensive coordinator, but no way was that his defense. It was Parcells'.
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Oh yes? Then why does it have BB's name on it in the hall of fame?