Breaking End of an Era Bill Belichick Shocking Exit from Patriots

Belichick is one of the most successful coaches in NFL history

winning six Super Bowls with the Patriots

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He is also the third winningest coach in NFL history, with 333 wins.

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He is also the only coach in NFL history to win a Super Bowl with five different quarterbacks.

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Belichick has not said whether he plans to coach again

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He has changed the way the game is played with his defensive schemes

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No matter what he does, he will be remembered as one of the greatest coaches in NFL history

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Belichick's time with the Patriots has come to an end. It is the end of an era for the team and for the NFL.

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