Patriots HC Bill Belichick: Cam Newton’s lack of vaccination wasn’t behind cutting QB

Belichick is, shall we say, economical with his word choice. Truncated. To the point. A paragon of minimalist rhetoric. That he went out of his way to address the issue of the vaccine is noteworthy.

Bill Belichick wisely treads with caution discussing Cam Newton’s release

The COVID-19 vaccination has been framed as a civil liberties, personal choice type of political issue by the NFL Players Association. That’s why they’re launching an investigation into the remarks Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer made Tuesday. Meyer said vaccination status played a factor into roster cuts.

On Wednesday, the Jags even released a statement to backtrack a bit on Meyer’s remarks.

You have to admire Meyer’s candor, but that’s not Belichick’s M.O.

Sure, you’d love to see The Hoodie take a stand as the GOAT of coaches, but that’s not exactly feasible due to the NFLPA’s current policy and tactics.

While Meyer is still experiencing growing pains transitioning from college legend to the pros, Belichick is in midseason form. He will do absolutely nothing to jeopardize his team’s ability to be competitive.

That includes keeping an unvaccinated player who’s supposed to start at the most important position.

Not to accuse Belichick of being a downright liar or questioning his integrity. It’s just the typical dance he does with the media. Tom Brady did similar things while he helped Belichick build a two-decade dynasty in New England, even admitting in recent months that 90% of what he says publicly isn’t what he really thinks.

Reasonable to assume Belichick has a similar ratio, no?