Marc Bertrand: Bill Belichick doesn’t make that Calvin Ridley offer
On Thursday’s edition of Zolak & Bertrand, Marc Bertrand makes the point that the Patriots wouldn’t have made a serious offer to Calvin Ridley. This feels a bit different… Marc…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – FEBRUARY 04: Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots looks on during warm-ups prior to Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesOn Thursday's edition of Zolak & Bertrand, Marc Bertrand makes the point that the Patriots wouldn't have made a serious offer to Calvin Ridley.
This feels a bit different...
Marc Bertrand: I've been looking for things that are different with Eliot Wolf from Bill Belichick, because in a lot of ways, I feel the team is operated the same way it did with Bill Belichick in charge. I can not imagine that under Bill, they'd be offering that kind of contract to a free agent wide receiver. This is new. So while I want to say why did you come up short? I also want to say, hey, that's a little different. You were at least in. I mean, you didn't close the deal. You're not a closer. No coffee for you, Elliot Wolf. But you were in the ballpark and maybe you weren't to the degree that the Jags were and maybe your offer in what's been reported was a typical incentive laden nonsense type of deal.
So at least on the surface, it looks good. You're in the ballpark. You're offering big money to a wide receiver. That never happened under Bill. He didn't do this. He'd like to get Randy Moss when he was a project. You know, when when Randy Moss had to get back on track. Big dollars to a free agent wide receiver, top of the market type money for a free agent wide receiver. That did not happen under Bill.
Phil Perry: So this is one of the few instances it sounds like for you Beetle, we're you're actually okay that they were interested. You're okay with them being interest kings in this scenario?
Marc Bertrand: No, because I still feel like if you're in that ballpark, get the damn thing done. You didn't offer the most money, right? You can get let off the hook when you're an interest king and you offer the most money and you get turned down and someone says, I'm not going to play there, I'm not going to New England. No, you didn't offer the most money. So at this time of year in free agency, if you don't offer the most money, you're not doing it right. So no, they lost, but just the fact that they were somewhere in the ballpark, I think it's important to recognize there's a difference because in recent days I've been critical of them for not being all that different. This is different. That is different.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 07: Calvin Ridley #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on January 07, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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40 Photos of a Happy-Go-Lucky Smiling Coach Bill Belichick
There were Super Bowl wins. Many Super Bowl wins. There were also moments of frustration after crushing last minute defeats and heartbreaks like the end to the perfect season. We lived through it all via the facial expressions of Coach Bill Belichick.
Of course I'm being sarcastic. Bill's famous for his stoic expressionless faces during the Patriots' biggest moments over the past 20 years. But as we say goodbye to Bill, there WERE a few fleeting moments when we got a smile out of Coach Belichick during boat parades through the streets of Boston. But as his time with the New England Patriots came to a close after Tom Brady's departure, the smiles became harder to find. Out of the approximately 2000 photos we have in our station archives, we found a couple dozen where Coach Belichick cracked... and smiled. Fortunately our photographers captured these ultra rare Kodak moments.
Here's to many more smiles in retirement Coach. You've earned it.
5th Annual Irish Eyes Gala
Coach always smiled when his pal Jon Bon Jovi was around. Linda Holliday, Bill Belichick, Jon Bon Jovi and Dorthea Bon Jovi attend the 5th Annual Irish Eyes Gala at JW Marriott Essex House on March 16, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
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President Barack Obama (C) holds a jersey while posing for a picture with head coach Bill Belichick (L), owner Robert Kraft (R) and members of the National Football League Super Bowl champions New England Patriots during an event at the White House April 23, 2015 in Washington, DC. President Obama honored the Super bowl XLIX champion Patriots who defeated the Seattle Seahawks 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
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Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots celebrates with head coach Bill Belichick after the Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime of Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots celebrates with his granddaughter Blakely after the Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on February 3, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The New England Patriots defeat theLos Angeles Rams 13-3. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Super Bowl Champions Patriots Victory Parade
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, owner Robert Kraft and vice chairman Jonathan Kraft ride in the Super Bowl victory parade February 8, 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 24-21 in Super Bowl XXXIX on February 6. (Photo by Jodi Hilton/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Victory Parade
New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and head coach Bill Belichick wave to the crowd during a Super Bowl victory parade on February 7, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime in Super Bowl 51. (Photo by Michael J. Ivins/Getty Images)
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U.S. President George W. Bush poses for photographers with members of New England Patriots during a Rose Garden event to honor the Super Bowl Champions April 13, 2005 at the White House in Washington, DC. The Patriots have won the Super Bowl three times in the last four years. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Kentucky Derby 145 - Red Carpet
Linda Holliday and Bill Belichick attend the 145th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 04, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for Churchill Downs)
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throws the first pitch before the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Washington Nationals as New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick looks on from left at Fenway Park on April 13, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots hands the Lamar Hunt Trophy to Tom Brady #12 after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 20, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. The New England Patriots defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 37-31. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
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Lizzie Tisch, Leonard Lauder, John Tisch, Bill Belichick and Linda Holliday attend The Breast Cancer Foundation's 2014 Hot Pink Party at Waldorf Astoria Hotel on April 28, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation)
Pittsburgh v Florida
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and girlfriend Linda Holliday chat as the Pittsburgh Panthers take on the Florida Gators during the third round of the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Amway Center on March 22, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Miami Dolphins
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Super Bowl LII - New England Patriots Media Availability
Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots speaks with the press during the New England Patriots Media Availability for Super Bowl LII at the Mall of America on January 31, 2018 in Bloomington, Minnesota.The New England Patriots will take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII on February 4. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
2010 Audi Best Buddies Challenge
Tom Brady of the New England Patriots and the New England Patriots head coach, Bill Belichick attend 2010 Audi Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port on June 5, 2010 in Hyannis, Massachusetts. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Getty Images for Audi of America)
AFC Championship - Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots
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New England Patriots 2010 Headshots
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Bill Belichick, NFL head coach of the New England Patriots, smiles alongside Ricky Barnes on the fifth hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach Golf Links on February 11, 2012 in Pebble Beach, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
Super Bowl Winner - Press Confernce
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks to the media about their win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI at the Super Bowl Winner and MVP press conference on February 6, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Victory Parade
Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots waves to fans during a Super Bowl victory parade on February 4, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Seattle Seahawks 28-24 in Super Bowl XLIX. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick & Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll Joint Press Conference
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick (R) and Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll attend a joint press conference prior to the upcoming Super Bowl XLIX on January 30, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Victory Parade
Head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts during the Super Bowl Victory Parade on February 05, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Falcons 34-28. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots celebrates after the Patriots defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime of Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LI - New England Patriots v Atlanta Falcons
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts after defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime during Super Bowl 51 at NRG Stadium on February 5, 2017 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
AFC Championship - Pittsburgh Steelers v New England Patriots
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots (L) celebrates with Jon Bon Jovi after the Patriots defeated the Steelers 36-17 to win the AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 22, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
New England Patriots v Las Vegas Raiders
Head coach Josh McDaniels (L) of the Las Vegas Raiders and head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots shake hands as they talk before their game at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 30-24. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens v New England Patriots
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots reacts after defeating the Baltimore Ravens 30-23 at Gillette Stadium on December 12, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
Chicago Bears v New England Patriots
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots and John Fox of the Chicago Bears shake hands after their preseason game at Gillette Stadium on August 18, 2016 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots celebrates with Darrelle Revis #24 after defeating the Seattle Seahawks during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Seahawks 28-24. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
New England Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick & Seattle Seahawks Head Coach Pete Carroll Joint Press Conference
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AFC Championship - Indianapolis Colts v New England Patriots
Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots holds up the Lamar Hunt Trophy after defeating the Indianapolis Colts in the 2015 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium on January 18, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated the Colts 45-7. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
New York Jets v New England Patriots
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New England Patriots Rookie Camp
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Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks to the media after winning Super Bowl XLIX 28-24 against the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs
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AFC Champion New England Patriots Team Media Availability
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Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks
Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots talks to the media after winning Super Bowl XLIX 28-24 against the Seattle Seahawks at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
Divisional Round - Los Angeles Chargers v New England Patriots
A fan's signs are displayed of head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium on January 13, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
