Manish Mehta Takes Break From Hating Patriots To Praise Bill Belichick

If there were a Mt. Rushmore for New England Patriots haters, Manish Mehta absolutely would be on it. Who would be etched in stone alongside the New York Daily News writer is up for debate, but Gregg Doyel, Nick Wright and Rob Parker all probably deserve spots.

However, Mehta gave his tiresome act a rest Saturday night to offer genuine praise for Bill Belichick and the Patriots.

Here’s what he tweeted after New England’s victory over the Buffalo Bills:

Now, it’s clear this is a veiled shot at New York Jets head coach Adam Gase, whom Mehta has criticized throughout the season.

Nevertheless, Mehta’s comments about Belichick appear sincere. They also are spot-on, as Belichick’s refusal to make excuses permeates through the Patriots locker room and lays the foundation for the team’s accountability-driven culture.