Boston Radio Hosts Criticize Bill Belichick After Patriots Comments

Bill Belichick, now the University of North Carolina's head football coach, has drawn sharp criticism from Boston radio hosts Tony Massarotti and Mike Felger following comments he made about his time with the New England Patriots. Belichick suggested his greatest successes came with fewer people and a more direct vision, implicitly criticizing the Patriots' ownership and management, including owner Robert Kraft and his son Jonathan. Massarotti and Felger responded by calling Belichick “delusional,” “arrogant,” and a “raging a-hole,” accusing him of lacking accountability and throwing others under the bus. Despite Belichick's six Super Bowl wins with the Patriots, the hosts found his remarks disrespectful to those involved in the Patriots' dynasty. Belichick’s transition to college football has been marked by assembling a staff of familiar faces, including his son Steve as defensive coordinator. The radio hosts are skeptical about Belichick's success at UNC, viewing his comments as indicative of ongoing bitterness and a lack of self-reflection regarding his Patriots tenure.