FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Bill Belichick is rewriting the NFL record books for head coaches in the playoffs. When speaking to his New England Patriots players, they help explain why:
"He does football 24/7, that's it," tight end Rob Gronkowski said with a laugh. "And he's a genius at it."
"His detail to the game," added cornerback Eric Rowe. "There isn't a situation that he doesn't turn over and talk about -- from offense, to defense, to special teams. Little details about the game that you don't see that he harps on over and over, and then it just sticks in your head, and when you're out there, you see the situation come up and you're aware, and it makes you a better player.