Bill Belichick Super Bowl Press Conference

Quotes from Bill Belichick's Super Bowl Press Conference

• New England Patriots head coach took questions from national and international media members for 20 minutes. Dressed in a suit-and-tie (not his famous cut-off hoodie sweatshirt), he answered questions on a variety of subjects:
• On his quarterback Tom Brady:
  • "Tom Brady is one of the most steady, dependable and well-prepared players I've ever coached. He is very competitive and he's a pleasure to coach because of his intensity and preparation level..."
• On coaching his team and the various ways to motivate players"
  • "My priority in dealing with the players on my team deal with what's best for the team"
• On his relationship with owner Bob Kraft:
  • "We go back to 1996 when I worked on the defense when Bill (Parcells) was there... I appreciate his confidence and we've had a great working relationship over the years..."
• On the officials assigned:
  • "We had Mike Carey in the last game against the Giants...you wind up having every officiating crew throughout the year...they do a great job of being professional...sure they make mistakes sometimes just like we coaches do and players do...these guys deserve to be here, but I'm much more concerned about our players, and if I have a concern I'll throw my flag..."
• He was a long-time assistant coach with the Giants, and he was asked if he had a message for Giants fans:
  • "When I was with the Giants, the fans are very supportive and I always respect them and that organization. But I'm on the side this week..."
• On the prospects of going 19-0:
  • "...it's a huge game because it's our "next" game."
• Approaching this 2nd meeting with the Giants: "Each game take on its own personality...we hope we can hold them to less than 35 points...there will be some change-ups on our part, but also on their part as well...so every game will be different."
• On his rocky relationship with his former boss, Bill Parcells:
  • "Things have been up-and-down over the years between us... but I've spent time with Bill recently and we shared a lot of success together... I'm greatful for the opportunities he gave me... and I totally respect his football knowledge and a talent evaluator, but now he's back in our division and I look forward to competing with him again, it'll be a challenge."
• Ignoring the baited question about a planned parade in New York for the Giants on Tuesday, he stated:
  • "This game is just about the game now and not about what's happening outside of the game..."
• About Giants Tom Coughlin, with whom he served under Parcells with the Giants for 3 years together:
  • "We try to do what's best for our football team... you want to put your players in a position to execute and do what you need them to do to be successful, and those are similarities between us."
• When asked if he's been able to address everything he wanted with the media this week, he quipped:
  • "You guys (the media) have covered just about everything this week... you guys are on top of things this week..."
• He was asked about the Giants as an opponent:
  • "The Giants to everything well...very physical team...good tackling team...they're ability to play mistake-free football during the playoffs....those things make them tough to beat."
• When asked about trying to keep the players energized, he indicated:
  • "...the players have been very consistent in terms of putting the team first."
• He also indicated that the Giants:
  • "...are a great team and will be a "unique challenge" to defeat them."

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