Like parents and their children, coaches don’t need to “learn how to talk to players”.
The reality is Belichick is in charge. It’s his way or the highway and players like that. Just like good parents don’t try to be their child’s buddy, good coaches aren’t your buddy
It's always funny when "malcontents" come to the Patriots and talk about how great Belichick is and fit right in.
The truth is a lot of guys will walk all over a weak leader and step in line for a leader they feel has earned the right to be respected. Chumps like Jason Garrett are in the former category, and guess where Belichick is.
That's why this Patriot way thing is bs, he isn't asking guys to conform just to do their job. We've had a lot of big personalities like Marty, Vrabel, Moss, Wes over the years.
Well I am sure BB keeps it simple and direct with no BS. Probably something like this.
"Be here, do your job, don't give the other team bulletin board material. Besides that do what you like as long as it doesn't reflect badly on the team. You wanna write kids books that great. If you want we will get you in contact with a guy".
"If you want to count your money, we'll help the Jets overpay you. If you start freelancing and miss assignments, no problemo, amigo. You get to play in Cleveland. If you'd like to max out your last contract, we'll help you send our worst enemy into a death spiral. Queen to C7. Your move."
"If you want to count your money, we'll help the Jets overpay you. If you start freelancing and miss assignments, no problemo, amigo. You get to play in Cleveland. If you'd like to max out your last contract, we'll help you send our worst enemy into a death spiral. Queen to C7. Your move."