ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has long been a supporter of New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick.
Even amid the offensive turmoil in New England right now, Smith called for patience in a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take. He believes Belichick’s hallowed legacy warrants him the benefit of the doubt from critics of the offense.
Whether it’s Matt Patricia, Joe Judge or even Belichick himself calling the offensive plays, there’s always a chance that things come together as intended and the Patriots put up a fight in the regular season.
But that’s as far as it goes, according to Smith.