ESPN.com · Mar 23, 2016
Bill Belichick's view on building a coaching staff: Hire young and develop
The Patriots like to hire young coaches like Matt Patricia and develop them so they can move up in the system.BOCA RATON, Fla. -- It is often said that the lifeblood of a successful NFL team is the draft. The ability to draft and develop quality players is critical in the salary-cap era.
For New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, his approach extends beyond the locker room.
It goes into the coaching and meeting rooms as well.
In what might have been the most thorough answer of his 45-minute breakfast session with reporters Tuesday at the NFL’s owners meetings at the Boca Resort, Belichick explained his philosophy in constructing a successful coaching staff that can sustain over time.
