It's not too often you hear Bill Belichick gush about one of his players ... but not all of his players were Adam Vinatieri.
The Patriots head coach raved about the 48-year-old kicker as the G.O.A.T. after he announced his retirement on Wednesday -- and pointed out Vinny's game-winner in the legendary "Tuck Rule" game is the greatest single kick of all time.
"Adam Vinatieri is the greatest kicker of all-time who made the greatest kick of all-time in the 2001 divisional playoffs," Belichick said.
"His consistency, mental toughness and performance under pressure was legendary.