New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick is on the best of terms with Jim Brown.
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick.The Cleveland Browns and Jim Brown may not be on the best of terms, but New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn't respect or appreciate anyone more than one of the greatest football players in the history of the NFL.
WEEI reporter Mike Petraglia writes how Belichick, a former Browns coach, still has a great relationship with Brown.
“He was a big part of my experience in Cleveland," Belichick said. "That was really, I’d say, one of the true highlights, is just the opportunity to talk and get to know and become friends with Jim and have his perspective and friendship on a lot of levels.
“He’s just a tremendous person. When you’re real close to that situation, you start to have maybe a little more appreciation as a player than even I did as a kid and a fan watching him. You go back and really talk to him and understand. I mean that guy, he’s a man’s man now. He’s so impressive in everything, not just as a player, his physical presence, his competitiveness, playing golf with him and stuff like that. He’s very competitive, focused and has a great winning attitude and I definitely learned a lot from him."