For the majority of his entire 13-year career, Devin McCourty was a staple in the back end of the New England Patriots’ defense. McCourty was a perfect fit for such role due to not only his fantastic athletic ability, but more importantly his football knowledge and IQ.
Speaking at McCourty’s retirement ceremony Tuesday at the Patriots Hall of Fame — where the three-time Super Bowl champion will be a surefire lock to be inducted in four years — Belichick shared a story of how McCourty’s on-field knowledge immediately stood out to him during the pre-draft process.