Bill Belichick knows a conversation about his future with the New England Patriots is likely coming but he’s not worried about that right now.
He’s just focused on trying to extend his winning streak against the New York Jets.
“Whatever success I have had, I’ve tried to go about my job the same way every week — win, lose, good years, bad years, whatever they are. Each week, get ready to go for that week, do the best you can to help your team win, and after that game move on to the next one. And at the end of the season, that’s the end of the season,” Belichick said.
“But on a week-to-week basis, I don’t want to spend time, or get caught up in what happened 5 years ago, or what’s going to happen 2 years from now, and a bunch of other random stuff. Just working on the Jets.”
Bill Belichick, to @TheGregHillShow, after fielding multiple questions relating to the future and why he doesn’t entertain them: “Whatever success I have had, I’ve tried to go about my job the same way every week — win, lose, good years, bad years, whatever they are.
“Each…
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The Patriots will try and end the season at 5-12, which would be their worst record since 2000 when they finished 5-11.
A decision on Belichick’s status for next year may not be made until after the final whistle blows.
Kickoff will be at 1 p.m. ET.