MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 15: Antonio Brown #17 of the New England Patriots celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after scoring a 20 yard touchdown thrown by Tom Brady #12 against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 15, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Photo Credit: Getty Images/Michael Reaves
Bill Belichick seemed to think he could somehow harness Antonio Brown’s immense talents and manage his myriad off-field issues, indoctrinating him into what is now commonly called the “Patriot Way.” When the Patriots’ six-time Super Bowl winning coach was asked about whether Brown could become a productive member of the team, Belichick harkened back to another talented but troubled receiver who flourished in New England.