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Bill Belichick Trade Laid Groundwork for Patriots’ Dynasty, Still One of NFL’s Most Lopsided Deals (Video)

Found January 03, 2013 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Bill Belichick,  Robert Kraft,  Bill Parcells,  Shaun Ellis,  Julian Peterson,  Jason Webster,  James Reed,  Mike Mahon,  Daniel Graham
TEAMS: New England Patriots,  New York Jets,  Detroit Lions
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Editor’s note: Each day during the week of Dec. 31, NESN.com will feature content based on key events from Robert Kraft’s tenure as owner of the Patriots. “Krafting a Legacy” will examine how the Patriots got to where they are today following Kraft’s purchase of the team. Bill Belichick brought a 36-44 career head coaching record, a hefty price tag and a whole lot of unpredictability to the Patriots when he was hired as the team’s head coach in 2000. Let’s just say things have worked out OK. Amidst the Patriots’ success over the past 12 years, which includes three Super Bowl wins and five Super Bowl appearances, it’s easy to lose sight of the fact that the man sailing New England’s ship almost joined the division rival Jets before owner Robert Kraft made a bold, yet wise decision. Belichick was slated to become the Jets’ head coach in 2000 after Bill Parcells stepped down in the Meadowlands, but he shocked everyone by resigning on the spot during a news conference to introduce him a...
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