Reaction to coach Bill Belichick parting ways with New England after 24 years

Reaction to six-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick parting ways with New England:

"I'm incredibly grateful to have played for the best coach in the history of the NFL. He was a great leader for the organization, and for all of the players who played for him. We accomplished some amazing things over a long period of time, many of which will be hard to replicate. He worked every day to help us achieve the ultimate goal, in the ultimate team sport. And, although we were successful, some of the greatest lessons I learned were in the moments where we faced the most challenging adversities.” — former New England quarterback Tom Brady, who was part of all six Super Bowls won by the Patriots, on Instagram.

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"The greatest football mind to ever live" — former New England defensive lineman Richard Seymour, a Pro Football Hall of Famer who played eight seasons and won three Super Bowls under Belichick.

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"You’re the best, coach Belichick! Congrats on an amazing run and thanks for all you did for me.” — former NFL quarterback Matt Casse l, who spent four seasons under Belichick from 2005-08.

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“Coach Belichick is such a LEGEND!!!!” — LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers.

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“The leadership of coach Belichick has been really, really cool to watch. He’s been at the chair for 24 years in one organization, and it wasn’t because of entertaining press conferences. It was because of his due diligence at what his job was.” — Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel.

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“Greatest ever. Thank you for everything. Me, my family, my son. Shaping me into a football player and a man. Love you” — Former New England safety Patrick Chung, who played 10 seasons under Belichick with the Patriots and won three Super Bowls.

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“His accomplishments in New England were historic. He was admirable and humble in his style and approach, and he is a fierce competitor with great respect for the game and the history of the game. He still has unfinished business. His impact on coaching and myself is something that I will always look up to and respect.” — former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, who won the Super Bowl after the 2005 season.

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