It’s no secret that Bill Belichick, even with almost 50 years of experience in the NFL, remains a student of the game.
The 68-year-old Patriots head coach is able to cite offenses from decades past, and regularly does in a given press conference.
The latest historical tidbit Belichick offered came from a question about New England’s Week 4 opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs. Asked if the Chiefs’ skill players were the fastest he’s faced, Belichick took a stroll down memory lane.
“It would be up there,” Belichick said of the Chief’s speed. “I mean, those run-and-shoot teams, they had four receivers on the field – you know, [Darrel] Mouse Davis and that style of offense that Houston ran.