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How Bill Belichick ‘Got Even’ After Being Injured By Patriots Champ

Scheming up unique gameplans wasn't the only way Bill Belichick showcased his creativity at One Patriot Place.

The future Pro Football Hall of Fame coach also did so through punishments.

On a recent episode of Underdog Fantasy's "COACH" podcast, Belichick recalled a Patriots preseason in which he was injured while teaching pass-rush fundamentals. Matt Patricia asked Belichick what he remembered about the situation, which led to the eight-time Super Bowl champion revealing how he punished the guilty party: longtime New England linebacker Roosevelt Colvin.

"I remember when he slapped me, he broke my rib.