New Engalnd Patriots: Bill Belichick hasn’t been sporting team logo lately

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 09: Owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots (L) talks with head coach Bill Belichick during warmups before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 09, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 09: Owner Robert Kraft of the New England Patriots (L) talks with head coach Bill Belichick during warmups before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 09, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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Has anyone else noticed that New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick’s recent press conference outfits have no Patriots insignias these days?

For “conspiracy theorists”, this could be big news. Or, this may be “much ado about nothing”. But one thing looks perfectly clear, it sure seems to be a departure from the past.

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick time ending?

Let’s explore this in some more detail. Signals, especially around the New England Patriots have always seemed to have more meaning than first appears.

This space has commented on the tell-tale sign that if a coach or player puts his house on the market, it could mean, “So long”.

The recent application of this in Stephon Gilmore‘s situation of reportedly putting his home on the market seems to put that theory to the test, but it’s still preseason so we’ll see.

But Belichick’s non-use of any Patriots insignia in press conferences seems very odd indeed and could that perhaps mean that there has been a “spiritual” if not yet an actual rift in his relationship with the team and its owner?

It’s not being ruled out here. Here’s why.