Bill Belichick is a legend in the football community.
He’s arguably the best coach in NFL history and his presence can be intimidating for those who happen to be around him. Meeting Belichick for the first is a memorable moment in itself.
UCLA wide receiver Kyle Philips detailed a story at the draft combine of his first encounter with Belichick — one that he won’t forget.
“One time I was at the facilities, it was like midterm time and I went to the bathroom and coach Belichick and coach [Chip] Kelly were walking by and coach Kelly introduced me and I got to talk to [him a] little bit,” Philips said, via Patriots.com. “I was just so surprised, it’s midterms and I was focused on my papers and wasn’t expecting to see him.”
UCLA WR Kyle Philips met with the #Patriots at the Shrine Game.
He says he also bumped into Bill Belichick two years ago while writing a midterm paper in the team facility. Belichick was walking the hall, visiting with UCLA coach Chip Kelly. pic.twitter.com/UYAeMzQW63
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Philips told reporters that he met with the New England Patriots at the East-West Shrine Bowl. He recorded 59 catches for 739 yards and 10 touchdowns last season and he’s a slot receiver that could fit well in the Patriots’ offense.
