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Former New England Patriots stars Devin McCourty and Rodney Harrison expressed feeling "duped" by the Apple TV documentary series "The Dynasty," stating that the portrayal of the team was inaccurate and their contributions were not adequately represented. They felt that the documentary focused only on the negative aspects and failed to highlight the team's successes and the positive impact of coach Bill Belichick.
Former Patriots safeties Devin McCourty and Rodney Harrison expressed disappointment with Apple TV+'s "The Dynasty: New England Patriots" docuseries, feeling that it focused too much on the team's lows and negative aspects. They also criticized the series for not highlighting the positive contributions of players and coach Bill Belichick. The documentary covered controversial events such as Spygate and Deflategate, as well as the historic Super Bowl LI win and the eventual separation of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.
Former Patriots captain Devin McCourty expressed feeling "duped" by the negative portrayal of the team's 20-year dynasty in the Apple TV+ docuseries "The Dynasty: New England Patriots," with criticism aimed at the series' slanted angle against former head coach Bill Belichick. Fellow ex-Patriots safety Rodney Harrison defended Belichick's coaching prowess and criticized the series for not highlighting the positive aspects of his leadership. The docuseries also drew flak for its limited coverage of the team's Super Bowl victories in 2003 and 2004, as well as for featuring former players and owner Robert Kraft being critical of Belichick's handling of Super Bowl LII.
Despite four NFL head coaching hires this offseason, legendary coach Bill Belichick remains available, with the Atlanta Falcons' potential interest losing momentum. Former Patriots captain Devin McCourty expressed surprise at the lack of interest in Belichick, especially as the Falcons continue an expansive coaching search, interviewing 15 different coaches and giving multiple second interviews. McCourty also questioned the process and frequency of meetings with Belichick, highlighting the unpredictability of the coaching search.
Former New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty suggests that the struggling team should consider "tanking" the season to secure a high draft pick and find a replacement for quarterback Mac Jones. McCourty expresses frustration with the team's lack of competitiveness and believes that the current focus is on keeping games close rather than winning championships, which was the ultimate goal during his time with the Patriots. The team's recent 34-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints highlights their struggles, with the offense giving up four touchdowns to the opposing team in the first five games. McCourty's suggestion reflects the bleak state of the Patriots' season and the need for significant changes.
Retired New England Patriots player Devin McCourty has joined NBC's "Football Night in America" as an analyst. McCourty, who won three Super Bowls with the Patriots, will join the show's cast of analysts and insiders to provide highlights and analysis of Sunday's NFL games. The show airs at 7 p.m. ET each week during the NFL regular season on NBC and Peacock.
Three-time Super Bowl champion Devin McCourty is joining NBC's "Football Night in America" as an analyst, while also expected to call some games for Westwood One. McCourty retired from the Patriots after 13 seasons, two Pro Bowls and three rings. He joins a growing list of media personalities in his family, including his twin brother Jason, who hosts "Good Morning Football" on NFL Network.
The New England Patriots released a video promoting their 2023 season schedule and honoring retired safety Devin McCourty. The video features a cameo from former quarterback Tom Brady, who will be honored during the Week 1 home opener. The Patriots will host the Philadelphia Eagles and Brady's halftime ceremony will be the first of many celebrations for the legendary quarterback.
Devin McCourty, after 13 seasons with the New England Patriots, enters the team's retirement house to reveal the 2023 NFL schedule. He will be joined by former teammates and franchise legends.
Former Patriots safety Devin McCourty praised the team's draft picks, especially the addition of cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who he believes will be a "stud" in the NFL. McCourty also thinks Gonzalez could start Week 1 as a rookie. The Patriots focused on defense in the draft, selecting Gonzalez in the first round, edge rusher Keion White in the second round, and linebacker Marte Mapu in the third round. The team's emphasis on defense suggests that head coach Bill Belichick still believes that defense wins championships.
Devin McCourty and Tedy Bruschi have different opinions on Bill Belichick's recent comment about the Patriots' chances of competing in 2023. Belichick's response to ESPN's Mike Reiss was "the last 25 years," referring to the Patriots' two decades of dominance. Bruschi criticized the comment, while McCourty found it amusing and believes Belichick's focus is on putting a winning football team on the field, not on the business of football or pleasing fans.
Former New England Patriots teammate Devin McCourty believes Tom Brady is retired but offered an intriguing scenario of him returning to the NFL with the Miami Dolphins due to his current residence in Miami and the team's recent acquisitions. However, this would likely not be well-received by Patriots fans.
Former New England Patriots player Devin McCourty revealed that the locker room was split between quarterbacks Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe during the 2022 season. Despite Jones being the starter, Zappe quickly became a fan favorite after starting four games due to Jones' injury. McCourty believes the team's offensive struggles were more indicative of the overall issues on offense rather than the quarterbacks themselves. The Patriots have since hired Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator and McCourty has backed Jones as the future of the team.
During Devin McCourty's retirement ceremony, New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick recalled a pre-draft interview he had with the star safety when he was still at Rutgers. Belichick was impressed with McCourty's knowledge of the entire Rutgers defense, including the secondary, linebackers, and defensive line. This led to the Patriots selecting McCourty in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft, and he went on to have a successful 13-year career with three Super Bowl titles and two Pro Bowl selections.
Retired New England Patriots safety Devin McCourty has praised Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown for his leadership on and off the court, particularly his advocacy for social and racial justice and community work. McCourty also related Brown's experience as a Black athlete in Boston to his own challenges in getting his message across to fans. While acknowledging that a portion of the Boston fanbase can be "toxic," both Brown and McCourty emphasized that it isn't fair to generalize the entire city.