The New England Patriots are in a weird phase right now.
They’re not good enough to compete for a Super Bowl but they’re also not bad enough to be one of the worst teams in the NFL.
Since Tom Brady left three years ago, the Patriots have missed the playoffs twice and have also not won a playoff game since 2018 when they took down the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII.
That has left fans of this storied franchise nervous for the future, but rest assured, head coach Bill Belichick isn’t. He’s actually optimistic about the team’s future and gave a reason why when he was asked.
“The last 25 years,” Belichick said.
Question: What would you say to fans to be optimistic for what’s ahead for the Patriots?
Bill Belichick: “The last 25 years.”
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) March 27, 2023
Those last 25 years may have produced six Super Bowls but Patriots fans and NFL media members are skeptical about going back to those glory days.
I’m always optimistic with Belichick at the helm, but that’s kinda rich considering he is famous for not paying/rewarding players for what they’ve done but what they WILL do https://t.co/XVVS6r8ROX
— Connor Harvey (@LI_IcedC_) March 27, 2023
I will ride with Bill until the end but this is a tough look https://t.co/13ZWASAaqg
— Aaron (@aaronelias23) March 27, 2023
How about the last 3 years bill?!?!?!?! https://t.co/biRbemKT6W
— Josh In The Mail Truck (@Jsilvvv89) March 27, 2023
This not going to go over well with Pats fans https://t.co/NVW0B9Sh9n
— Damien Woody (@damienwoody) March 27, 2023
This was an…answer. https://t.co/SGyVFjOI39
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) March 27, 2023
That’s not how that works Bill https://t.co/rRqRhTRKwE
— Master Shake (@TheWinningEdge7) March 27, 2023
That’s like something a cowboys fan would say https://t.co/K9XqH6dgJm
— tyler (@tybrjo) March 27, 2023
Patriot fans should be very concerned. This is not a Belichick like quote at all lol https://t.co/hgXUX1VRtj
— neil. (@34odd) March 27, 2023
If Belichick can get this team back to the playoffs next season, that will go a long way toward getting some people back on the train.