In case anyone is interested
http://allthingsbillbelichick.com/articles/2006/emnotugly.htm
http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=15159&pcid=47
So all the media guys creating stories about BB being pissed because mangini left should try and find the real reasons of the grudge.
http://allthingsbillbelichick.com/articles/2006/emnotugly.htm
Dispelling rumors of a rift, former Patriots defensive coordinator Eric Mangini yesterday said head coach Bill Belichick encouraged him to become head coach of the New York Jets.
Mangini accepted the job Monday and held his introductory press conference yesterday at the Jets' training facility in Hempstead, N.Y. He said that Belichick never tried to talk him out of accepting.
"It never got to that point," Mangini said. "Bill and I are the best of friends. We had a late conversation last night. He really wants what's best for me and my family. Bill always encourages me to take advantage of good situations."
http://www.patriots.com/news/index.cfm?ac=latestnewsdetail&pid=15159&pcid=47
After the Jets formally announced the hiring of Eric Mangini as their new head coach, Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick offered the following comments:
"For over a decade, I had the pleasure of working with Eric Mangini, who is an outstanding coach and an even finer individual. I will always appreciate Eric's contributions. I value our friendship and look forward to supporting Eric's commitment to youth football in the future. Eric worked his way from the most entry-level position to a position of great responsibility during several successful seasons. The opportunity Eric has now earned is truly an example of good things happening to a good, hard-working person and I wish him well."
So all the media guys creating stories about BB being pissed because mangini left should try and find the real reasons of the grudge.