Bill Belichick spoke to reporters on Monday at the annual league meeting in Phoenix for the first time since the end of the 2022 season.
Unsurprisingly, the Patriots’ coach was concise in his remarks, and stressed patience as the offseason continues.
“Long way to go,” Belichick said when asked what message he has for fans. “It’s March. We play in September. We have a long way to go and a lot of work to do. I think we’ve taken steps to improve the team. Again, it’s March.”
Given the team’s 8-9 record in 2022 (and lack of a playoff win since the end of the Tom Brady era), why should fans be optimistic?