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Patriots could soon lose another important Bill Belichick assistant

New England Patroits running backs coach Ivan Fears along the sidelines during the game against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York on December 11, 2005. The Patriots beat the Bills 35-7. (Photo by Robert Skeoch/NFLPhotoLibrary)

Being arguably the greatest head coach in NFL history, it’s easy to see why Bill Belichick has received most of the credit for the New England Patriots’ dynasty.

While that praise is fully deserved, however, Belichick would be the first to acknowledge the contributions of other members of his staff and front office.

Look no further than the moving statement he penned in honor of longtime executive Ernie Adams’ retirement.