In sports, we often forget that the coaches and players are people. With a few notable exceptions, they go out of their way to be devoid of personality during interviews. They do not give fun or entertaining quotes, so as to avoid prodiving bulletin board material for the opposition. They seem to be so wrapped up in sports, that there is nothing else in their lives.
Then there is Bill Belichick, who even amongst the dry and impersonal ranks in coaching, seems to be incredibly dry and impersonal. However, he will occassionaly provide bits of entertainment, deadpanning a sarcastic remark at the right time. Or, he will simply do something just because he can. This was the case Saturday during the draft.
The Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots (specifically Andy Reid and Bill Belichick) have made a trade during the draft every year since 2000. It seemed as though that streak was going to end this year, until they managed to make one trade. The Patriots traded pick 193 to the Eagles for pick 194. That's it. They made a trade simply because they could.
Talking about the trade, Belichick told the Boston Herald that "We talked to the Eagles. We wanted to make the trade, they wanted to make the trade." Belichick gets a lot of criticism for continually trading back in the draft, but somehow I get the feeling that he will get a pass on this one.
Well done Bill. This was a great trade.
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