Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots' Trading Secrets

There can be no doubt that Bill Belichick is one of the greatest NFL coaches of all time. He may even be the greatest. For the past seven to eight months, there has been a ridiculous amount of press given to the "Videogate" scandal and its potential ramifications. However, if one looks at the trades of both players and draft picks that Belichick has orchestrated over the years, you have to admire the accumulation of talent in New England. With three Superbowls in four years and two very near misses, the Patriots have become one of the strongest franchises in league history. However, it is at this point that things start to get a little hazy. Belichick and Scott Pioli have (rightly) been showered in accolades for the way in which they built this Patriots dynasty, but Belicheck is now at a point where he transcends the sport. In the same way Brady has become a celebrity independent of football, Belichick is now the biggest hero or villain in the greater sporting world. Because of ... [link]