The Dolphins will wear a patch “Shula347” this season in honor of legendary coach Don Shula. Bill Belichick will stand on the other sideline Sunday attempting to win No. 305.
What will it take him to reach it? This year might to a long way toward saying that. If Belichick can keep winning at a nine- or 10-win pace without Tom Brady at quarterback – and seven other starters from last year – then he’s got a legitimate shot.
At 68, he needs to stay healthy. He’s been Shula-esque in that department in a job that crushes strong men.