Bill Belichick knows better than anyone how to turn skepticism into motivation. Every year, it seems the New England Patriots are favored to win the Super Bowl. And every year, Belichick seems to convince them that no one thinks the Patriots can win the Super Bowl.
It’s a tremendous mind trick.
But this year, Belichick doesn’t have to pull any tricks. This year, the skepticism is real. New England is without quarterback Tom Brady for the first time in 20 years, and no one knows whether the Patriots will stay Super Bowl relevant in 2020.
Former Patriots tackle Matt Light is convinced Belichick will use Brady’s departure to motivate the team.