Bill Belichick notices everything, and it was quite telling what he decided to mention first as he opened this week’s Patriots preparation for the Giants. Belichick pointed out a particular addition to the Giants’ uniform.
“Just watching the Giants, kind of one of the first things that I noticed is the patch on the jersey and the number 16.’’ Belichick said Wednesday morning on a conference call. “I know that Ann Mara and Frank [Gifford] meant so much to the great tradition of the New York Giants and very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get to know and work with, in varying degrees, both people.