During a segment on ESPN's 'First Take,' Ryan Clark and commentators Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo criticized Bill Belichick's media strategy, especially regarding his recent book tour. Russo expressed disdain for Belichick's evasive communication style during a CBS Sunday Morning interview, suggesting that the coach's previous reluctance to engage with media now feels disingenuous. Both Smith and Russo believe Belichick should face tough questions without trying to dictate the narrative, emphasizing disappointment that a seasoned coach seems unprepared to handle interviews following his book release.
"Nobody cares about how you figured the formula to decide and come up the NFL corporate ladder, because you know what? The only thing that saved you in the NFL corporate ladder was [Tom] Brady. Without Brady, you've got one playoff ring and you wouldn't be writing any books. That's calling it like we see it."
"Bill went out of his way, and I know because I followed it and I was here when he was with the Giants, for 25 years of being a louse to the media. Never answered any questions."
"You write the book, do the interview, and if they want to ask about Malcolm Butler for 20 minutes, deal with it. That is a disgrace."
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