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Belichick Reflects on Patriots' Major Draft Mistake

4/12/2025

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In "The Art of Winning," Bill Belichick candidly acknowledges the New England Patriots' missed opportunity in 2018 by not drafting Lamar Jackson, a decision he now sees as a major blunder. He also grapples with the heartbreak of losing Tom Brady over financial disputes, as Jackson flourishes as a two-time MVP while the Patriots face challenges in a post-Brady era.

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In "The Art of Winning," Bill Belichick candidly acknowledges the New England Patriots' missed opportunity in 2018 by not drafting Lamar Jackson, a decision he now sees as a major blunder. He also grapples with the heartbreak of losing Tom Brady over financial disputes, as Jackson flourishes as a two-time MVP while the Patriots face challenges in a post-Brady era.