The more the Patriots lose, the more the rumors intensify that Bill Belichick’s time in New England could be coming to a close.
According to captain Matthew Slater, though, Belichick isn’t at all part of the problem. Slater, a three-time Super Bowl champion who has played for Belichick since 2008, has his coach’s back.
Slater said he has as much faith in Belichick as he’s ever had. He said there’s no reason to be doubting who he is as a leader or coach.
“The struggles that we’ve had on the field this year are due to us and our inability to execute,” Slater told reporters.