Belichick no-show at NFL coaches photo

[captain insano]

No 'photo' finish for Bill Belichick - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

This is the kind of stuff that makes people hate him.

People who aren't Pats fans.

when i first saw this story i laughed my ass off. makes me love bill even more lol

 

[RobertWeathers]

Nothing to see here. Hes not a member of the NFLCA and he considered the photo an activity sponsored by that body.

The larger question is why he isn't a member.

This was a pretty good article which tried to capture BB's anti-establishment perception folks have of him.

It Is What It Is » Bill Belichick?s quiet, hoodied war against conformity (and Madden '12)

 

[SB39]

I count only 29 coaches in that photo. That would mean 2 others are missing besides BB. Now my count could be off, as I'm starting to get ready for golf season.

I'm seeing 31, but I like your ability to subtract 2 from miscellaneous numbers. Definitely helps the golf game.

In fact, upon further review, I count negative-3 coaches in that photo......

 

[Froob]

I don't question why BB does what he does sometimes. I think he just likes doing his own thing. If the rest of the league stopped using the captain patch he'd probably re-introduce it.

 

[fourhour]

BB probably figured Rexy wouldn't kiss his ringed hand so why bother!

I like Bill and his "be myself" attitude. I live my life happily the same way.

 

[livinginthe past]

Tom Jackson has just reported that 31 others NFL coaches now hate Bill Belichick.

 

[Brady6]

I bet Belichick is entertaining to be around, his sense of humor is dry, but he is funny.

Mike Reiss ‏@MikeReiss 1h
Bill Belichick on missing coaches photo on Monday: "Maybe they can photoshop me in there."

 

[brdmaverick]

I love BB and all, but this does seem a little "I'm too good for this....or I'm better than this" when it's something that seems to be expected of all coaches (regardless of stature).

 

[Tunescribe]

BB changed his mind so they gathered for another photo:

 

[oldrover]

This was my favorite:

 

[50-yard-line]

I love BB and all, but this does seem a little "I'm too good for this....or I'm better than this" when it's something that seems to be expected of all coaches (regardless of stature).

Isn't he also the only coach NOT in Madden? How many 100's of k's is he leaving on the table for that?

It's the way he's chosen to build his resume and mystique. His call. If Kraft wanted to do something about it, he could. As for the Florios of the world, if it pisses them off, all the better.

 

[RayClay]

Nothing to see here. Hes not a member of the NFLCA and he considered the photo an activity sponsored by that body.

The larger question is why he isn't a member.

This was a pretty good article which tried to capture BB's anti-establishment perception folks have of him.

It Is What It Is » Bill Belichick?s quiet, hoodied war against conformity (and Madden '12)

That's great. Didn't know about the forced Reebok apparel which is crap. Coaches used to wear suits or similar professional looking stuff.

I think the FU to the religion of the corporation is great.