The Patriot Way leads to exit for New England coach Bill Belichick

Former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick faces reporters during an NFL football news conference. Pic: AP Photo/Steven Senne
The Bill Belichick New England Patriots era came to an inglorious end on Thursday as one of the most successful coaches in National Football League history left the team after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles.
Belichick and Patriots billionaire owner Robert Kraft described the decision as a mutual parting of the ways and both hinted that the 71-year-old's days as an NFL coach are not likely over.